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indicator lamp does not go out after the
engine is started or if it lights up while the
vehicle is in motion, see (Y page 263).
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
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Warning
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such
as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you think that exhaust gas fumes are
entering the vehicle while driving, have the
cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one
window fully open at all times.
!
Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
Automatic transmission
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Shift the transmission to position P.
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The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
Starting procedure with the SmartKey
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To start a gasoline engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lock
(Y page 149) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
X
To start a diesel engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock
(Y page 149).
The % preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X
When the % preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the SmartKey to position 3
(Y page 149) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
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You can start the engine without preglow
if the engine is warm.
Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine
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Warning!
As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the
vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave
children unattended in the vehicle, as they
could otherwise accidentally start the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A
child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
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The Start/Stop button can be used to
start the vehicle without inserting the
SmartKey in the ignition lock. The
SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
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The Start/Stop button must be inserted in
the ignition lock.
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To start the engine with the SmartKey
instead of with KEYLESS-GO, remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X
To start a gasoline engine: press the
Start/Stop button (Y page 150) once.
The engine starts.
X
To start a diesel engine: press the Start/
Stop button (Y page 150) once.
Preglow is activated and the engine starts.
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If the engine is warm, the preglow time is
shortened.
Pulling away
Automatic transmission
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Warning
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
Driving
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