WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
x Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
x Whenever stalled or stopped for repair, move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, turn
on the emergency flashers, stop the engine, and use other warning devices to warn
approaching traffic.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch
Fig. 111 In the ignition switch: Vehicle key positions.
¤Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
If there is no vehicle key in the ignition, the steering column is locked.
Vehicle key position ⇒ fig. 111
(0) Ignition switched off. Steering column lock engaged. The vehicle key can be removed.
(1) Ignition is switched on. Diesel engine is preheated (if applicable). Steering column lock can be
released.
(2) Start the engine. When the engine starts, release the vehicle key. When released, the vehicle
key returns to position
(1).
If you use the wrong key
If an unauthorized vehicle key has been inserted into the ignition switch, it can be removed as follows:
x Automatic transmission: The vehicle key cannot be removed from the ignition unless both the key
and the selector lever have been moved to the correct position. Press the release button on the
transmission selector lever, move the selector lever to the Park (P) position, and release the button.
The vehicle key can now be removed.
x Manual transmission: Pull out the vehicle key.
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