Start and driving
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehi-
cle is moving. This could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle, accidents and serious in-
jury.
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The airbags and belt tensioners do not
work when the ignition is switched off.
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The brake servo does not work with the
engine off. Therefore, you need to press
the break pedal harder to brake the vehicle.
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Power steering does not work when the
engine is not running. You need more
strength to steer when the engine is switch-
ed off.
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If the ignition is switched off, the steering
column could be locked, making it impossi-
ble to control the vehicle.
WARNING
Always take the key with you when you
leave the vehicle. This is particularly impor-
tant if there are children in the vehicle, as
they might otherwise be able to start the
engine or use power-operated equipment
(e.g. the electric windows), which could
cause injuries.
CAUTION
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If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-
Stop system* switches off the engine, the
ignition remains switched on. Make sure
that the ignition is switched off before leav-
ing the vehicle, otherwise the battery could
discharg
e.
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If the engine has been driven at high
speed for a prolonged period of time, it
may overheat when switched off. To avoid
damage, allow the engine to run for ap-
proximately two minutes in neutral before
switching it off.
Note
After the engine is switched off the radiator
fan may run on for up to 10 minutes, even if
the ignition is switched off. It is also possi-
ble that the fan turns itself on once more if
the coolant temperature increases due to
the heat accumulated in the engine com-
partment or due to its prolonged exposure
to solar radiation.
Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-
thorised per
sons fr
om driving the vehicle.
In the key there is a chip that automatically
deactivates the electronic immobiliser.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically
activated when the key is outside the vehicle.
If the following message is shown on the in-
strument panel display: SAFE, the vehicle
cannot be started.
The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine CUPRA key with its correct code.
Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-
ed if genuine CUPRA keys are used.
Emergency starting function
Fig. 139
In the centre console: emergency start.
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emer
g
ency start-up will be required. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low:
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Immediately after pushing the start button,
place the key in the drink holder of the cen-
tre console
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Fig. 139 , as close as possible
to the Kessy logo.
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