The ignition switches off automatically* if the
driver's door is opened. Pressing the start/stop
button again switches the ignition back on.
Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort
access in vehicle, refer to page 35.
1.
2.
Depress brake pedal.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:
Press the Start/Stop button.
The system responds by automatically engag-
ing the starter for a certain period and automat-
ically disengaging it as soon as the engine
starts.
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the brakes are actuated
the low beams are switched on
Starting engine
Diesel engine
When the engine is cold and at temperatures
below approx. 327/06 the starting process
may be somewhat delayed due to automatic
preglowing. The preglowing indicator lamp in
the instrument panel lights up. A message
appears on the Control Display.
Do not run the engine in closed rooms,
otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust
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, as such a vehicle represents a
potential safety hazard.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always
engage transmission position N or P and set the
parking brake before leaving the vehicle with
the engine running.<
Switching off engine
When leaving the vehicle, always take
along the remote control.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth-
erwise, the vehicle could roll.<
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine
speed.
Procedure
1.
Engage transmission position P with the
vehicle stationary.
The engine starts when you depress the
brake pedal while pressing the Start/Stop
button.<
2.
3.
4.
Press the Start/Stop button.
Set the parking brake.
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated starting 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 catalytic converter.<
Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 59.
Before driving into a car wash
The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to
the following steps:
1.
With comfort access*: insert the remote
control into the ignition lock.
2.
3.
4.
Depress brake pedal.
Engage transmission position N.
Release the parking brake or deactivate
Automatic Hold.
5.
Switch off the engine.
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