Filter
Top Products
First steps
Starting the engine
Switching on the ignition/starting the engine
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
To switch on the ignition: Turn the key to
position . The glow plugs on diesel
engines start preheating in this
position.
To start the engine (on vehicles with
manual gearbox): Press the clutch
and turn the key to position until
the engine starts.
To start the engine (on vehicles with
automatic gearbox): Move the selector
lever to position P or N, press the brake
pedal, and turn the key to position until
the engine starts.
To switch off the engine: Turn the key to position .
0
2
2
1
Automatic gearbox
Selector lever positions
P Parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive (forwards)
S Sport position
To release the selector lever and
engage a gear: Switch on the ignition,
press the brake pedal, and press the
interlock button on the selector
lever. Move the selector lever to
D or S to start driving forwards.
tiptronic: To switch to manual
gear selection mode, push the
selector lever from position D
to the right. The gears are
shown on the driver infor-
mation system.
To shift up or down a gear:
Briefly push the selector lever forwards or
backwards.