Before leaving the vehicle, always switch off the ignition manually and observe any information shown on the
instrument cluster display.
Leaving the vehicle stationary for long periods with the ignition switched on can discharge the 12-volt vehicle
battery so that the engine can no longer be started.
Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition lock:
—Switch on the ignition (→ Ignition lock).
—Vehicles with a diesel engine: When the diesel engine is pre-heated, the indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
—Depress and hold the brake pedal until the electronic parking brake has been switched off.
—Vehicles with a manual gearbox:Fully depress the clutch pedal until the engine has been started. Shift the gear
stick to a neutral position.
—Vehicles with a dual clutch gearbox(DSG): Engage the neutral position N or the parking lock P.
—turn the vehicle key further in the ignition lock – do not depress the accelerator.
—Release the vehicle key once the engine has started.
Vehicles with starter button:
—Press the starter button once. The ignition is switched on.
—Depress and hold the brake pedal until the electronic parking brake has been switched off.
—Vehicles with a manual gearbox:Fully depress the clutch pedal until the engine has been started. Shift the gear
stick to a neutral position.
— press the starter button (→ Starter button) without depressing the accelerator. There must be a valid vehicle key in
the vehicle before the engine can be started.
—Vehicles with a diesel engine: When the diesel engine is pre-heated, the indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
—Release the starter button once the engine has started.
WARNING
The risk of serious injury can be reduced with the engine running or when starting the engine.
● Never start or run the engine in unventilated or closed rooms. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an
odourless and colourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose consciousness. It can also cause
death.
● Never start or run the engine if oil, fuel or any other highly flammable fluids are under or near the vehicle, or are
leaking out of the vehicle, e.g. as the result of damage.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running, particularly if a gear or position has been selected.
The vehicle could move suddenly or something unexpected may happen that may cause damage, fire and serious
injuries.
● Never use a start booster. Start boosters may explode and cause the engine to suddenly run at high revs.
WARNING
Unintentional vehicle movements can cause serious injury.
● Vehicles with starter button: Do not depress the brake or clutch pedal when the ignition is switched on as the
engine will start immediately.
WARNING
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