14 In brief
• The shift lever must be in
P (Park) or N (Neutral). The
engine will not start in any other
position.
• The brake pedal must be
pressed to start the engine.
1
: (Lock/off).
2
: (Accessories) When the ignition
control knob is in the accessories
position, the audio system will
operate.
3
: (On) When the ignition control
knob is in the on position, the engine
is ready to start and all electrical
systems are active.
Note
Do not leave the ignition control
knob in the on position for a
prolonged period, unless the engine
is running, otherwise the vehicle
battery will discharge.
Starting the engine
Warning
Do not switch the engine off while
the vehicle is moving as there
will not be any power assist for
brakes or steering.
1
2
3
4
• The keyless access transmitter
must be inside the vehicle.
4
: (Start) Petrol engine: Turn the
ignition control knob to the start
position momentarily and then
release.
The engine starts automatically.
Diesel engine: Turn the ignition
control knob to the on position
for preheating until the
K
light
extinguishes. Turn the ignition
control knob to the start position.
The ignition control knob
automatically returns to the on
position when released.
Note
• If the engine control knob
does not turn, push the knob
in and turn.
• If the transmitter is not in the
vehicle or there is interference,
Electronic Key Not Detected
is displayed. See Vehicle
messages on page 80.
Ignition positions, see page 154.
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