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. Press the starter button once. The ignition is switched on.
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal until the electronic parking brake has been switched off.
3. 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.
4. 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 allow the engine to run in unventilated or closed spaces. 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 allow the engine to run 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
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
When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the engine.
NOTICE
Do not push or tow the vehicle to start it. Unburnt fuel can damage the catalytic converter.
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.
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