Driving
Start/Stop button and key positions
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WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, 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
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. 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 unattended in the vehicle.
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.
Start/Stop button
Requirements
R
The key is in the vehicle and the key battery is
not discharged.
X
To switch on the power supply: press but-
ton
:
once.
X
To switch on the ignition: press button
:
twice.
The indicator lamps light up in the instrument
cluster.
The ignition is switched off again if you do not
start the vehicle within 10 minutes.
X
To switch off the power supply and the
ignition: press button
:
three times.
Key positions
g
To insert/remove the key, to lock the steer-
ing wheel
1
Power supply for some consumers
2
To switch on the ignition, power supply for
all consumers, preglow and drive position
3
Starting the engine
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