In brief
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Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
Turn key to position 3 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine
Ignition switch
Starting off
Check before starting off
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Tyre pressure 3 254 and
condition 3 291.
Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 231.
All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
Starting the engine 3 154.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.
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Proper position of mirrors 3 37,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57.
Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
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Turn key to position 2.
Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel
lock.
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Manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
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Do not operate accelerator pedal.