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In brief
Stop-start system
Parking
P. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
Close the windows.
Remove the ignition key from
the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
9 Warning
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Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
Always apply the parking
brake. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
Manual transmission: to restart the
engine, depress the clutch pedal
again. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Automatic transmission: to restart the
engine, release the brake pedal.
Control indicator D extinguishes.
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Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Or with electronic key system
press marking on front door
handles 3 22.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 31.
The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 176.
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Switch off the engine.
If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low
load or run in neutral for
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
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