To start the vehicle without actively using the
key:
R
the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock
R
the key must be in the vehicle
R
the vehicle must not be locked with the key or
KEYLESS-GO (
Y
page 78)
Do not keep the key:
R
with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
R
with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal film
R
inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the function of the key with KEY-
LESS-GO.
If you lock the vehicle with the key's remote
control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a short time:
R
you will not be able to switch on the ignition
with the Start/Stop button
R
you will not be able to start the engine with the
Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for three seconds. This function
operates independently of the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function.
Key positions with KEYLESS-GO
:
Start/Stop button
;
Ignition lock
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 245).
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.
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 can:
R
open doors and endanger other persons or
road users
R
climb out and be injured by the traffic
R
operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-
ple, trap themselves.
Driving
133
Driving
and
parking
Z
