STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.
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Starting the engine
The engine is started and switched off using the
remote control key and the START/STOP
ENGINE button.
Ignition switch with remote control key extracted/
inserted. and START/STOP ENGINE button.
IMPORTANT
Do not press in the remote control key incor-
rectly turned - Hold the end with the detacha-
ble key blade; see Detachable key blade -
detaching/attaching (p. 167)
1. Insert the remote control key in the ignition
switch and press it in to its end position.
2. Hold the clutch pedal fully depressed1. (For
cars with automatic gearbox - Depress the
brake pedal.)
3. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
and then release it.
The starter motor works until the engine is
started or until its overheating protection triggers.
IMPORTANT
If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts -
wait for 3 minutes before making a further
attempt. Starting capacity increases if the bat-
tery is allowed to recover.
WARNING
Always remove the remote control key from
the ignition switch when leaving the car, and
make sure that the key position is 0 - in par-
ticular if there are children in the car. For
information on how this works, see Key posi-
tions (p. 80).
NOTE
The idling speed can be noticeably higher
than normal for certain engine types during
cold starting. This is done in order that the
emissions system can reach normal operating
temperature as quickly as possible, which
minimises exhaust emissions and protects the
environment.
Keyless starting (Keyless drive)*
Follow steps 2–3 for keyless (p. 169) starting of
petrol and diesel engines.
NOTE
A prerequisite for the engine to start is that
one of the car's remote control keys with the
keyless start and lock function is in the pas-
senger compartment or cargo area.
WARNING
Never remove the remote control key from
the car while driving or during towing.
Related information
•Key positions (p. 80)
1If the car is moving then it is enough to press the START/STOP ENGINE button to start the car.
