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Starting the engine
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Petrol and diesel engines
1. For cars with remote control key, insert
the remote control key into the ignition
switch. Gently push it forward until it is
pulled in.
2. Hold the clutch pedal fully depressed
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.
Depress the brake pedal in cars with
automatic gearbox.
3. Press the START/STOP button and re-
lease the button.
The starter motor works until the engine has
started, but for no longer than 10 seconds
(diesel up to 60 seconds). If the engine has
not started after 10 seconds try again by
holding in the START/STOP button until the
engine starts.
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Keyless drive*
Follow steps 2–3 for starting petrol and diesel
engines.
Steering lock
The steering lock is deactivated when the re-
mote control key is inserted into the ignition
switch
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and activated when the remote con-
trol key is removed from the ignition switch.
Activate the steering lock when leaving the
car to reduce the risk of car theft.
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If the car is moving then it is enough to press
the
START/STOP button to start the car.
WARNING
Always remove the remote control key from
the ignition switch when leaving the car, es-
pecially if there are children in the car.
WARNING
Never remove the remote control key from
the ignition switch while driving or when the
car is being towed. The steering lock could
be activated which would mean that the car
cannot be steered. Never remove the re-
mote control key with keyless drive* func-
tion from the car while driving or during
towing.
NOTE
The idling speed can be noticeably higher
than normal for certain engine types during
cold starting. This is so that the emissions
system can reach normal operating temper-
ature as quickly as possible, which minimis-
es exhaust emissions and protects the
environment.
NOTE
One precondition for starting the car is that
the car’s remote control keys with the key-
less drive* function are located inside the
passenger compartment or the cargo area.
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On cars with Keyless drive* the steering lock
is deactivated when the start button is
pressed in for the first time. The steering lock
is activated when the engine is started and
the driver’s door is opened.