Driving
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Starting the engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms,
otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust
gases can cause unconsciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, otherwise such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
place the transmission in idle or move the
selector lever to position P and apply the park-
ing brake to prevent the car from moving.<
When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Manual transmission
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Depress the clutch and shift to idle position.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button.
Automatic transmission
1. Depress the brake.
2. Move the selector lever to position P or N.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button.
Special starting conditions
In the following situations, press the accelerator
pedal halfway down when starting the engine:
> If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, for instance when it is extremely
hot or cold.
> If the engine is started at very low tempera-
tures, below approx. + 57/–156, at high
altitudes above approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m.
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated start attempts in which
the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is
not burned or inadequately burned and there is
a danger of overheating and damaging the cat-
alytic converter.<
Switching off the engine
Always take the remote control with you
when you leave the vehicle.
When parking on a downhill incline, apply the
parking brake, otherwise the vehicle could roll
away.<
Manual transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, briefly press the
start/stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Automatic transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2. Briefly press the start/stop button.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Parking brake
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it
brakes the rear wheels.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp is lit, and when you
drive off an acoustic signal sounds in
addition. The parking brake is still
applied.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
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