X
Remove Start/Stop button
:
from ignition
lock
;
.
i
When you insert Start/Stop button
:
into ignition lock
;
, the system needs
approximately two seconds recognition
time before you can use Start/Stop but-
ton
:
.
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Never leave the engine running in enclosed
spaces. The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Inhaling exhaust fumes consti-
tutes a health hazard and could lead to loss
of consciousness or even death.
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Vehicles with a petrol engine: the cata-
lytic converter preheats for up to 30 sec-
onds after a cold start. The sound of the
engine may change during this time.
Automatic transmission
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P
(
Y
page 146).
i
You can also start the engine when the
transmission is in position N.
Starting procedure with the key
X
To start a petrol engine: turn the key to
position 3 in the ignition lock
(
Y
page 139) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
X
To start a diesel engine: turn the key to
position 2 in the ignition lock
(
Y
page 139).
The
%
preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X
When the
%
preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the key to position 3
(
Y
page 139) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
i
You can start the engine without preglow
if the engine is warm.
i
You can also use the touch-start function.
To do this, turn the key to position 3
(
Y
page 139) and release it immediately.
The engine then starts automatically.
Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine
G
WARNING
Your vehicle can be started using a valid KEY-
LESS-GO key. For this reason, children should
never be left unsupervised in the vehicle.
Always take the key with you when leaving the
vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a
short time.
i
The Start/Stop button can be used to
start the vehicle without inserting the key
into the ignition lock. The key must be in
the vehicle and the Start/Stop button must
be inserted in the ignition lock. This mode
for starting the engine operates independ-
ently of the ECO start/stop automatic
engine start function.
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