Leaving the key in the ignition for a long time when the engine is not running will drain the vehicle
battery.
Leaving the selector lever for a long period of time in any position other than Park (P) when the
ignition is switched off can drain the vehicle battery.
On automatic transmission vehicles, the vehicle key can be removed from the ignition switch
only when the transmission is in Park (P). You may have to press the release button on the
transmission selector lever to put the lever into Park (P).
Starter button
Fig. 125 On the right side of the steering column: Starter button for the Keyless Access locking and starting
system.
Fig. 126 Hold the remote control vehicle key to the right of the steering column: Emergency starting feature
on vehicles with Keyless Access.
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
For vehicles with Keyless Access, Power locking and closing system, the engine can be started and
stopped with the starter button on the right side of the steering column ⇒
fig. 5, ⇒ fig. 125.
The starter button can only be used when an authorized vehicle key is in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, the electronic steering column lock is activated when the ignition is
switched off and the driver door is opened, Steering.