Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever
P
Park position with parking lock
N
Neutral
R
Reverse gear
D
Drive position
X
Before starting, make sure P is selected.
i
The engine can also be started when the
DIRECT SELECT lever is in position N.
Starting the engine using the key
X
To start a petrol engine: turn the key to
position 3 in the ignition lock
(
Y
page 192) and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
X
To start a diesel engine: turn the key to
position 2 in the ignition lock
(
Y
page 192).
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 192) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
i
You can start the engine without preglow
if the engine is warm.
Starting the engine using KEYLESS
GO*
G
Risk of injury
Your vehicle can be started using a valid KEY-
LESS GO* key. For this reason, children
should never be left unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. 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
in the ignition lock.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X
Petrol engine: press Start/Stop but-
ton
:
once.
The engine starts.
X
Diesel engine: press Start/Stop but-
ton
:
once.
Preglow is activated and the engine starts.
Pulling away
!
Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift into reverse gear when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. Otherwise, you could damage the
drive train.
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