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Before leaving the car with the
engine running, move the selector
lever to the N position and apply the
handbrake.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running, as this consti-
tutes a risk.<
Stopping the engine
Never take out the ignition key
when the vehicle is still moving, as
otherwise the steering lock could
engage.
When leaving the car, remove the igni-
tion key and lock the steering.
Always apply the handbrake when you
park on a gradient, as otherwise the car
could roll away.<
Manual transmission
Turn the ignition key back to 1 or 0.
Automatic transmission
Move the selector lever to the P posi-
tion and turn the ignition key back to 1
or 0.
SMG gearbox
If the selector lever is in the R position
or if you have selected sequential mode
and turn the ignition key to position 1 or
0, a gear automatically remains
engaged.
If the selector lever is in the neutral
position N when you turn the ignition
key to position 1 or 0, an acoustic sig-
nal sounds and the gear indicator in the
display flashes to remind you that a
gear has not been engaged to prevent
the car from moving.
The acoustic signal is switched off after
approx. 9 seconds.
Starting the engine
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