Starting and stopping the engine
¤ Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Indicator lights
Vehicle key positions in the ignition switch
Starter button
Starting the engine
Stopping the engine
Electronic immobilizer
Explanatory notes in this section regarding automatic transmissions also apply to the DSG
®
automated transmission.
Immobilizer display
If an unauthorized vehicle key is used or the system malfunctions, a message may appear on the
instrument cluster display. The engine cannot be started.
Push-starting and tow-starting
For technical reasons, never try to push-start or tow-start the vehicle. Jump-start the vehicle instead
while following proper and safe procedures.
More information:
x Vehicle key set
x Shifting
x Steering
x Braking and parking
x Starting assistance systems
x Refueling
x Fuel
x Emergency closing and opening
x Jump-starting
x Towing
WARNING
Switching off the engine while the vehicle is moving can make the vehicle harder to stop and
result in loss of vehicle control, leading to collisions and severe personal injuries.
x Brake and steering assistance systems, the airbag system, safety belt pretensioners, and
other vehicle safety features only work when the engine is running.
x Switch off the engine only when the vehicle is not moving.