Driving
Start/Stop button
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
The concept
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is
not switched off accidentally.◀
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off and
starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake
pedal is pressed when you press
the Start/Stop button.
When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system, the ignition switches off auto‐
matically.
Radio ready state
Ignition on
This state can only be reached by pressing the
Start/Stop button briefly to switch off the engine
while it is running.
Press the Start/Stop button and do not press on
the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of
time.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
▷
▷
After approx. 8 minutes.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.
The ignition switches off automatically:
▷
When the vehicle is locked, if the low beams
are switched on.
Starting the engine
▷
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
General information
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
▷
If the engine is switched off and the ignition
is switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when the
door is opened if the lights are switched off
or the daytime running lights are switched
on.
Unattended vehicle
Ignition off
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Press the Start/Stop button again and do not
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
set the parking brake and place the transmission
in position P or neutral to prevent the car from
moving.◀
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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