Careless or unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lead to accidents or injuries.
● Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. Children or third parties could lock the
vehicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition or operate electrical equipment such as the electric windows.
NOTICE
● Vehicles with ignition lock: The starter and the engine can be damaged if you attempt to start the engine while
the vehicle is in motion or if the engine is started again immediately after it has been switched off.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the engine.
● Do not push-start or tow-start the vehicle. Unburnt fuel can damage the catalytic converter.
NOTICE
Vehicles with ignition lock: If the engine does not start, never use the starter with a gear selected for driving or tow-
starting, e.g. when the fuel tank is empty. This could cause damage to the starter.
● Fill up with fuel if necessary or jump start .
● If the engine does not start, seek expert assistance.
Do not warm up the engine by running it while the vehicle is stationary. Instead, pull off as soon as there is
good visibility through the windows. This helps the engine reach operating temperature faster and reduces
emissions.
Components with a high power consumption are switched off temporarily when the engine is
started.
When starting from cold, the engine may be a little noisy for the first few seconds. This is quite normal, and
no cause for concern.
At outside temperatures of less than +5°C(+41°F), fumes may be detected under a vehicle with a diesel
engine if the fuel-powered supplementary heater is switched on.
Switching off the engine
Vehicles with ignition lock:
—Bring the vehicle to a standstill→
—Park the vehicle (→ Parking).
—Switch off the ignition.
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—Follow the instructions in the instrument cluster .
Vehicles with starter button:
—Bring the vehicle to a standstill→
—Park the vehicle (→ Parking).
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—Briefly press the starter button. If the engine cannot be switched off, carry out the emergency switch-off
procedure (→ Engine start).
—Follow the instructions in the instrument cluster .
Car wash function
Vehicles with a dual clutch gearbox(DSG): If the ignition is switched off in positionN, it is still possible for the vehicle
to roll for the next 30 minutes. The parking lock P is then engaged automatically if the vehicle is stationary. A related
warning is shown on the instrument cluster display one minute before the parking lock is engaged automatically.
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