Driving and Driving Safety 167
Emergency operation – unlocking the
ignition key
If the vehicle battery is dead, the key can only be
pulled out of the ignition lock if the emergency
operation is performed.
1. Turn ignition key counter-clockwise.
2. Press a pointed object, e.g. a ballpoint pen, in
the opening A next to the ignition lock and
keep pressed.
3. Remove ignition key.
Starting and stopping the engine
The immobiliser can be deactivated and the
engine started only using an authorised ignition
key.
f For further information on the immobiliser:
Please observe the chapter “IMMOBILISER” on
Page 265.
Warning!
Risk of poisoning. Exhaust gas contains
colourless and odourless carbon monoxide,
which is toxic even in low concentrations.
f Never start the engine or let it run in confined
spaces.
Danger of fire in the area of the hot exhaust
system.
f Do not park or drive your vehicle where
combustible materials, such as dry grass or
leaves, can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system.
f For further information on the emission control
system:
Please observe the chapter “EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM” on Page 279.
Starting the vehicle
f Operate footbrake.
f Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal.
f Put gearshift lever into neutral or move
Tiptronic selector lever to the P or N position.
f Do not press the accelerator pedal.
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
f Do not operate the starter for longer than
approx. 10 seconds. If necessary, repeat the
starting procedure after a pause of approx.
10 seconds. Turn the ignition key back to the
3 position first.
The first operation of the starter is ended automat-
ically when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, subsequent starter
operations will not be ended automatically.
f Do not warm up the engine when stationary.
Drive off immediately. Avoid high revolutions
and full throttle until the engine has reached
operating temperature.
f If battery output is insufficient, jump leads can
be used to start the engine. Vehicles with
manual transmission can also be tow-started.
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