Automatic ignition switch-off
The ignition switches off automatically after a short time if the driver moves away from the vehicle
with the vehicle key when the ignition is switched on. If the dipped beam headlights were switched
on at the time, the side lights will remain switched on for approximately 30 minutes. The side lights
can be switched off manually
⇒
Lights
or by locking the vehicle
⇒
Central and manual locking
.
Once the vehicle detects that the driver is absent when the engine stop is active, the ignition will
switched off automatically after a certain period of time.
Automatic ignition switch-off in vehicles with a start/stop system
When all the following conditions are fulfilled at the same time, the vehicle ignition will be switched
off automatically when engine stop is active and when the vehicle is stationary:
• The driver removes their seat belt.
• No pedals are depressed.
• The driver door is opened.
If the ignition is deactivated automatically while the dipped beam headlights are switched on
,
the side lights remain switched on for around 30 minutes.
The side lights can be switched off manually or will go off when the vehicle is locked.
Engine restart function
If no valid vehicle key is detected in the vehicle interior once the engine has been switched off, the
engine can be restarted within approximately 5 seconds. A corresponding message appears on the
instrument cluster display.
After this time, the engine cannot be re-started without a valid vehicle key in the vehicle interior.
Before leaving the vehicle, always switch off the ignition manually and observe any
information shown in the instrument cluster display.
Leaving the vehicle stationary for long periods with the ignition switched on can discharge
the 12-volt vehicle battery so that the engine can no longer be started.
The engine cannot, for example, be started with the starter button if the button cell in the
vehicle key is weak or flat. In this case, use the emergency start function
⇒
Emergency start
function
.
Starting the engine
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
⇒
Introduction
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Vehicles with ignition lock: Turn the vehicle key to position
⇒
Fig. 118
①
.
The ignition is switched on.
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Vehicles with a starter button: Press the starter button once. The ignition is
switched on.
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Vehicles with a diesel engine: During the diesel engine preheating phase,
the indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up.
• Depress and hold the brake pedal until the electronic parking brake has been switched off.
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Vehicles with manual gearbox: fully depress the clutch pedal and hold it
until the engine has been started. Move the gear lever to neutral position.
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Vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox: move the selector lever to
position
P
or
N
.
Unintentional vehicle movements can cause serious injury.
• Do
not
depress the brake or clutch pedal when switching on the ignition as the engine
will then start immediately.
WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lead to accidents or injuries.
• Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. Children or third
parties could lock the vehicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition or operate
electrical equipment such as the electric windows.
WARNING
