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The catalytic converter is preheated for
up to 30 seconds after a cold start. During
this time, the engine sound may be differ-
ent.
Starting procedure with the SmartKey
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
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You can start the engine in transmission
position P and N.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 3 in the igni-
tion lock and release it as soon as the
engine is running (
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page 151).
Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine
The Start/Stop button can be used to start
the vehicle without inserting the SmartKey
into the ignition lock. The SmartKey must be
in the vehicle and the Start/Stop button must
be inserted in the ignition lock.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
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You can start the engine in transmission
position P and N.
X
Press the Start/Stop button once
(
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page 152).
The engine starts.
Pulling away
General notes
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
Depress the accelerator carefully when pull-
ing away.
The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at any
time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking
feature (
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page 234).
It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position P to the desired position if you
depress the brake pedal. Only then is the shift
lock released.
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Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Information on the automatic release of the
electric parking brake (
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page 172).
Hill start assist
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It
holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and to depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll.
G
WARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no lon-
ger brake your vehicle and it could roll away.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist.
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