When you switch on the ignition, all of the indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster light up.
Further information on situations where an indi-
cator lamp either fails to go out after starting the
engine or lights up while driving (
Y
page 255).
If Start/Stop button
:
has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the key being
removed from the ignition.
X
To switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button
:
once.
The power supply is switched on. You can now
activate the windscreen wipers, for example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
R
the driver's door is opened and
R
you press Start/Stop button
:
twice when in
this position
X
To switch on the ignition: press Start/Stop
button
:
twice.
The ignition is switched on.
If you press Start/Stop button
:
once when
in this position, the ignition is deactivated
again.
Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal
using the key.
It is only possible to switch between Start/Stop
button mode and key operation when the trans-
mission is in position P.
X
Remove Start/Stop button
:
from ignition
lock
;
.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock when you leave the
vehicle. You should, however, always take the
key with you when leaving the vehicle. As long as
the key is in the vehicle:
R
the vehicle can be started using the Start/
Stop button
R
the electrically powered equipment can be
operated
Starting the vehicle
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R
open doors, thereby endangering other per-
sons or road users
R
get out and be struck by oncoming traffic
R
operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example, if they:
R
release the parking brake
R
shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
R
start the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children and animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Keep the keys out of the reach of children.
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
G
WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or
parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk
of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
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Driving
Driving
and
parking
