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STARTING & DRIVING

Starting and Stopping Engine

The ignition switch is located on the right side of the

steering column. Function of each position is as follows:

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Ignition Switch Key Start

Position LOCK/OFF

When the vehicle is in motion, DO NOT

switch off the ignition or remove the key,

otherwise the steering wheel may be locked,

making it impossible to turn the vehicle.

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The key can be inserted or removed.

After the engine is stopped and the key is removed,

turn the steering wheel to one side to lock the steering

wheel.

Position ACC

When the vehicle is in motion, DO NOT

touch the key to avoid engine ﬂameout!

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The engine is not started and the key cannot be

removed.

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Some individual electrical equipment and accessories

can be operated, such as power windows.

Position ON/RUNNING

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All electrical equipment is operational.

After the vehicle is started, the engine runs.

Position START

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Engine will run after starting.

Release the key immediately after the engine is

started, the ignition switch will return to position

ON/RUNNING automatically.

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When the engine is starting, some electrical equipment

will be isolated during cranking.

START/STOP Switch (Keyless Start)^*

Note: The key can only be turned from ACC position

to LOCK/OFF position when the shift lever is in P

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parking position.

Note: When the ignition switch is in the OFF position,

if the driver side door is opened, an audible warning

sounds to indicate that the key has not been removed.

Note: When the steering wheel is locked and the key

cannot be turned from the OFF position to the ACC

position, please turn the steering wheel slightly whilst

turning the key to unlock the steering wheel.

The keyless START/STOP Switch is located in the fascia to

the left of the steering column, it is a push button style

switch.

Note: To operate the system, the remote key must

be in the car. To remove the gear lever from the

Park position, the START/STOP Switch must be in

ON/RUNNING position, and the brake pedal must be

depressed.

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The operational status displays are as follows:

closing the door, to remind you that the key is still in

the vehicle.

Indicator Off (OFF)

If your car is subject to strong radio signals the keyless

entry and start systems may suffer from interference and

not function correctly. Please see the ‘Alternative Starting

Procedure’.

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The engine is shut off in this position.

Yellow Light (ACC)

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Some electrical equipment can be operated, such as

power windows.

Pressing the START/STOP Switch without the footbrake

being applied whilst the engine is OFF will place the

system in the ACC state, this will illuminate the yellow

indicator in the switch button.

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Green Light (ON/RUNNING)

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All electrical equipment is operational.

Drive and start the vehicle.

Whilst in the ACC state, pressing the START/STOP

Switch without the footbrake being applied will place

the system in the ON state, the green indicator will

illuminate.

Note: After turning the START/STOP Switch to the

OFF position and opening the door, if the key is still

left in the vehicle, the audible warning will sound when

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Starting the Engine Key Start

Note: When the shift lever is in any other position,

the engine cannot be started.

Never start or leave the engine running in

an unventilated building. Exhaust gases are

poisonous and contain carbon monoxide,

which can cause unconsciousness and may

even be fatal.

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For manual transmission vehicle, ensure neutral is

selected and the clutch pedal is fully pressed;

Insert the key, rotate it to position START and release

the key immediately after the engine is started.

Note: After the engine starts, if the key is not released

immediately, the starter will continue to work, which

will not only discharge the battery, but also damage

the starter and starter motor, catalytic converter and

particulate ﬁlter.

Catalytic converters and particulate ﬁlters

can be damaged if the wrong fuel is used, or

if an engine misﬁre occurs. Before starting

the engine, please read carefully the contents

in the "Catalytic converter and Particulate

Filter" section.

Operation of Starting the Engine

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Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment

(including the air conditioning);

Apply the parking brake (refer to "Brake System" of

this section);

For auto transmission vehicles, ensure the shift lever

is in P or N position;

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Starting the Engine Keyless Start

Alternative

Starting

Procedure

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Transmission

Starting the Engine:

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Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment

(including the air conditioning);

Apply the parking brake (refer to "Brake System" of

this section);

For auto transmission vehicles, Ensure P or N is

selected and press the brake pedal .

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For manual transmission vehicles, ensure neutral is

selected and the clutch pedal is fully pressed.

Press the START/STOP Switch (do not hold the button

in, release immediately).

If the car is located in an area where there are strong

radio signals causing interference or the smart key battery

condition is low, please use the following steps to attempt

to start the car:

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For vehicles with cup holder, remove the cup holder .

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Place the smart key centrally in the centre console cup

holder cubby box with the buttons facing upward - as

shown in the illustration.

Alternative Starting Procedure

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Transmission

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Ensure P or N is selected, press the brake pedal and

then press START/STOP Switch to start the vehicle.

If the immobiliser cannot be released after the car has left

the area of strong radio interference or had the smart

key battery replaced please consult an MG Authorised

Repairer.

If the car is located in an area where there are strong

radio signals causing interference or the smart key battery

condition is low, please use the following steps to attempt

to start the car:

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Place the smart key centrally in the centre console cup

holder cubby box with the buttons facing upward - as

shown in the illustration.

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If the vehicle will not enter a ON/RUNNING state,

please check for any warning indicators or messages

displayed in the instrument pack message centre. In

extremely low temperatures please allow 5 minutes

between starting attempts, if after 3 attempts the

vehicle will not start please consult an MG Authorised

Repairer or breakdown service.

Press the clutch pedal and press START/STOP Switch

to start the vehicle.

If the immobiliser cannot be released after the car has left

the area of strong radio interference or had the smart

key battery replaced please consult an MG Authorised

Repairer.

DO NOT leave the ignition switch in the ACC,

ON/RUNNING or START positions for any length of

time when the engine is not running, otherwise it may

lead to battery discharge due to the use of electrical

equipments.

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Precautions for Starting the Engine

Idle speed will decrease after engine warm-up. Do not

increase engine speed immediately after engine starts.

Progressively operate the engine and transmission so that

oil can preheat and lubricate all operating components.

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The vehicle is ﬁtted with engine immobilisation system.

Any independently made key cannot start the engine.

Your car is controlled by electronic control systems.

When starting the engine, please make sure there are

no electronic devices that can create electromagnetic

interference near the vehicle. This may cause issues

with the electronic control systems on the vehicle.

DO NOT press the accelerator pedal while starting and

DO NOT operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at

a time.

In temperatures of -10°C and below, engine cranking times

will increase. It is essential that all unnecessary electrical

equipment is switched off while cranking.

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Stopping the Engine

Note: After strenuous towing or driving at high

speed (particularly in hot weather), it is suggested

to allow the engine to idle for a few minutes before

switching off, which enables the cooling system to

work continuously to lower the engine temperature.

Stop the engine as follows:

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After bringing the car to a stop, continue to apply the

footbrake until the parking brake is applied;

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Apply parking brake;

For vehicles with automatic transmission, ensure that

the shift lever is in P position.

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For vehicles with manual transmission, ensure that the

shift lever is in neutral position.

For vehicles with key start ， turn the key from

ON/RUNNING position to LOCK/OFF position, the

engine will be shut down and the key can be removed.

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For vehicles with keyless start，press START/STOP

Switch to shut down the engine.

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Note: For vehicles with keyless start when the

engine needs to be stopped in emergency,please press

START/STOP Switch and hold for more than 4 seconds

to stop the engine.

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