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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
X
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
X
To start a gasoline engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lock
(Y page 139) 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 139).
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 139) 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.
X
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in
the ignition lock.
i
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 139) once.
The engine starts.
X
To start a diesel engine: press the Start/
Stop button (Y page 139) 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
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
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It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position P to the desired position if
you depress the brake pedal. Only then is
the parking lock released. If you do not
depress the brake pedal, you can move the
DIRECT SELECT selector lever but the
parking lock remains engaged.
Driving
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