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Ignition key positions
0 Steering lock engaged
1 Steering lock disengaged
2 Ignition on
3 Starting the engine
Steering lock engaged
The key can only be inserted or
removed in this position.
After removing the key, turn the steer-
ing wheel slightly to the left or right until
you hear the lock engage.
If the key is not removed, an acoustic
signal sounds after the driver's door is
opened.
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Vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion:
Do not move the selector lever from the
Park position until the engine is running
– ignition key in position 2.
In order to turn the key to position 0 or
to remove it, first move the selector
lever to the Park position – interlock.<
Steering lock disengaged
A slight steering wheel movement
often makes it easier to turn the key
from 0 to 1.
Individual current consumers are ready
for operation.
Starting the engine
Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion:
Depress the clutch when starting the
engine. If you do not, a lock prevents
the engine from starting.<
Before starting
>Engage the handbrake
>Be sure that the gearshift lever is in
Neutral or the selector lever in Park if
the vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic transmission
>Depress the clutch pedal.
Do not run the engine in closed
rooms, as otherwise the inhaling
of toxic exhaust gases can cause
unconsciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, an odorless and colorless, but
highly toxic gas.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with
the engine running, as such a vehicle
represents a potential safety hazard.<
When driving, standing at idle,
and parking the vehicle, take care
to avoid contact between the hot
exhaust system and flammable materi-
als, e.g. grass, hay, leaves, etc. Such
contact could lead to a fire, resulting in
serious personal injury and property
damage.<
Ignition lock Starting the engine
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