Automatic transmission
Parking brake
1.
2.
Depress the brake.
Start the engine.
The parking brake is designed primarily to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling when parked. It
operates against the rear wheels.
Special starting conditions
In the following situations, press the accelerator
pedal halfway down when starting the engine:
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp is lit, and when you
drive off a signal sounds in addition.
The parking brake is still applied.
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If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, for instance when it is extremely
hot or cold.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
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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.
Applying
Avoid frequent starting attempts in quick
succession or repeated starting attempts
The lever locks in position automatically.
during which the engine does not start. Other-
wise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately
burned; there is a danger of overheating and
damaging the catalytic converter.<
Releasing
Switching off the engine
Do not remove the key while the vehicle is
still moving. Otherwise, the steering lock
would engage when the steering wheel is
turned.
When you leave the vehicle, always remove the
key and engage the steering lock.
Apply the parking brake when parking on steep
gradients, otherwise the vehicle could start to
roll.<
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and
lower the lever.
If, in exceptional circumstances, it should
be necessary to engage the parking brake
while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it with
excessive pressure. In doing so, continuously
press the button of the parking brake lever. Oth-
erwise, too violent an application of the parking
brake can overbrake the rear axle and cause the
rear of the car to swerve.<
You can have an acoustic signal set as a
reminder that the key is still in the ignition
switch after the driver's door has been
opened.<
Manual transmission
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally apply the parking
brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming
to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.
The brake lamps do not light up when the park-
ing brake is applied.<
1.
2.
3.
Turn the key to position 1 or 0.
Engage first gear or reverse gear.
Apply the parking brake.
Automatic transmission
1.
With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2.
Turn the key to position 1 or 0.
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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