08 Starting and driving
Hold the clutch pedal fully depressed2.
(For cars with automatic gearbox -
Depress the brake pedal.)
2.
Related information
Switching off the engine (p. 268)
WARNING
•
Always remove the remote control key
from the ignition switch when leaving the
car, and make sure that the key position is
0 - in particular if there are children in the
car. For information on how this works -
see Key positions (p. 83).
3. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
and then release it.
NOTE
For diesel-engined cars, there may be a
slight delay before the engine can be
started - Engine preheating is displayed
in the meantime.
NOTE
The idling speed can be noticeably higher
than normal for certain engine types during
cold starting. This is done in order that the
emissions system can reach normal oper-
ating temperature as quickly as possible,
which minimises exhaust emissions and
protects the environment.
When the engine is started the starter motor
works until the engine is started or until its
overheating protection triggers.
IMPORTANT
Keyless starting (Keyless drive)*
Follow steps 2-3 for keyless (p. 179) starting
of the engine.
If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts -
wait for 3 minutes before making a further
attempt. Starting capacity increases if the
battery is allowed to recover.
NOTE
A prerequisite for the engine to start is that
one of the car's remote control keys with
the keyless start and lock function is in the
passenger compartment or cargo area.
WARNING
Never remove the remote control key from
the ignition switch after starting the engine
or when the car is being towed.
WARNING
Never remove the remote control key from
the car while driving or during towing.
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2
If the car is moving then it is enough to press the START/STOP ENGINE button to start the engine.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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