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Starting and Stopping Engine


Starting and Stopping the Engine

Starting the engine

Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with convenient access, inside the vehicle.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Depress the clutch and shift to idle position.
3. Press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.

Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with convenient access, inside the vehicle.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Move the selector lever to position P.
3. Press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.


Switching off the engine
Always take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle. When parking, apply the parking brake forcefully, otherwise the vehicle could begin to roll.

Manual transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, press the start/stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
4. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock. .

Automatic transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selector lever to position P.
2. Press the start/stop button.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
4. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock.