The engine will start immediately if the brake pedal is pressed when the ignition is switched on. This can lead to unintentional vehicle
movements and cause serious injuries.
● If you do not want to start the engine, avoid pressing the brake pedal when switching on the ignition.
WARNING
If the vehicle key is left unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorised persons could lock the doors and the boot lid, start the
engine or switch on the ignition and thus operate electrical equipment, e.g. electric windows. This can result in accidents and serious
or even fatal injuries.
● Take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle.
WARNING
If children, people requiring assistance or animals are left unattended in the vehicle, they could accidentally set the vehicle in motion
or be exposed to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.
WARNING
An unattended vehicle that is ready to drive can move unintentionally. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended when the vehicle’s drive system is active.
● When parking or leaving the vehicle, always ensure that the ignition is switched off, the parking lock is engaged and the
handbrake is firmly applied.
● When leaving the vehicle always ensure that all doors, windows, the boot lid and bonnet are completely closed and locked.
When leaving the vehicle, always switch off the ignition and observe any messages shown in the instrument cluster display.
Before leaving the vehicle, always switch off the ignition manually and observe any information shown in 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
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal until the handbrake has been released.
3. Vehicles with a manual gearbox: fully depress the clutch pedal and hold it until the engine has been started. Move the gear lever
to neutral position.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox:Move the selector lever to position or engage the parking lock .
4. Vehicles with ignition lock:Turn the vehicle key further in the ignition lock. Do not press the accelerator when doing this. Release
the vehicle key once the engine has started.
Vehicles with starter button: Press and hold the starter button (→ Starter button). Do not press the accelerator when doing this.
There must be a valid vehicle key in the vehicle and the brake must be depressed before the engine can be started. Release the
starter button once the engine has started.
5. If the engine does not start immediately, stop the starting procedure and try again after around 1 minute.
6. Vehicles with starter button: the starter button is deactivated if the vehicle was locked using the vehicle key. If you are in the
vehicle and need to start the engine, unlock the vehicle first or perform an emergency start.
7. Release the handbrake when you wish to pull away.
WARNING
Toxic gases can enter the vehicle interior if the engine is started in unventilated or closed spaces. This can cause serious injuries and
lead to death by suffocation.
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