Starter button
Fig. 1 In the upper part of the centre console: Starter
button for starting the engine.
You start the engine by pressing the starter button with the brake pedal depressed.
The vehicle can be activated only if there is a valid vehicle key in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, the electronic steering column lock will be activated when the ignition is switched off and
the driver door is opened (→ Steering).
Switching the ignition on and off
1. Press the starter button once without depressing the brake pedal→
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Automatic ignition switch-off
Once the vehicle detects that the driver is absent when the engine stop is active, the ignition will switched off
automatically after a certain period of time. If the dipped beam headlights were switched on at the time, the side
lights will remain switched on for approximately 30 minutes. The side lights can be switched off manually or by
locking the vehicle (→ Central locking button) (→ Parking light).
Engine restart function
If no valid vehicle key is detected in the vehicle interior once the engine has been switched off, the engine can be
restarted within approximately 5 seconds. A corresponding message appears on the instrument cluster display.
After this time, the engine cannot be re-started without a valid vehicle key in the vehicle interior.
WARNING
Unintentional vehicle movements can cause serious injury.
● Do not depress the brake or clutch pedal when the ignition is switched on as the engine will start immediately.
WARNING
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.
Before leaving the vehicle, always switch off the ignition manually and observe any information shown on the
instrument cluster display.
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