Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
1.
2.
3.
Depress the brake.
Do not run the engine in closed rooms,
otherwise the inhaling of toxic exhaust
Move the selector lever to position P.
Briefly press the start/stop button.
gases can cause unconsciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, otherwise such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
place the transmission in idle or move the
selector lever to position P and apply the hand-
brake to prevent the car from moving.<
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG*
1.
2.
Depress the brake.
Engage selector lever position N and make
sure that this position is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.
3.
Start the engine.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, begin to drive immediately at a moder-
ate engine speed.
If the engine does not start, depress the
brake and push the selector lever to the
right, then engage position N. Observe the dis-
play in the instrument cluster while doing so.<
Do not depress either the brake or the
clutch until you are ready to start the
engine. The engine is started immediately
when you briefly touch the start/stop button
and depress the brake if the car has automatic
transmission, or the clutch if the car has manual
transmission.<
Special starting conditions
In the following situations, press the accelerator
pedal halfway down when starting the engine:
>
If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, for instance when it is extremely
hot or cold.
>
If the engine is started at very low tempera-
tures, below approx. + 57/–156, at high
altitudes above approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m.
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated start attempts in which
the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is
not burned or inadequately burned and there is
a danger of overheating and damaging the cat-
alytic converter.<
Manual transmission
1.
2.
3.
Apply the handbrake.
Depress the clutch and shift to idle position.
Briefly press the start/stop button.
Switching off the engine
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Always take the remote control with you
when you leave the vehicle.
When parking on a downhill incline, apply the
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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