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Driving Starting-off and Driving Starting and stopping the engine Introduction Depending on equipment fitted, it is possible to switch the ignition on/off and start/stop the engine with the key in the ignition or using the starter button. WARNING ■ Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci- dent! ■ While driving with the engine stopped the ignition must always be switched on. Otherwise, the steering may lock - danger of an accident! ■ Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has come to a stop , Parking. Otherwise, the steering may lock - danger of an accident! ■ Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a risk of theft etc! ■ Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in an enclosed place - there is the danger of poisoning and death! CAUTION ■ Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there is a danger of starter and engine damage! ■ Do not push-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine and the catalytic converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid. ■ On vehicles with the starter button, pay attention to where the key is loca- ted. The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally left on the vehicle roof - there is danger of loss or damage to the key! Note Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start your journey as soon as the engine has started. This helps the engine to reach its operating temperature faster. Electronic immobiliser and steering lock Read and observe and on page 156 first. The electronic immobiliser (hereinafter referred to as immobiliser) makes the theft or unauthorised use of your vehicle more difficult. Immobiliser The immobilizer allows the engine to be started only with the original car key. Malfunction of the immobiliser If the immobiliser in the key fails, it is not possible to start the engine. A corre- sponding message appears in the display of the instrument cluster to explain the immobiliser is active. Steering lock - lock › On vehicles with ignition lock, remove the key and turn the steering wheel until the steering lock engages. › On vehicles with a starter button, switch off the ignition and open the driv- er's door. If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off after- wards, the steering is only locked automatically after the vehicle has been locked. Steering lock - unlock › On vehicles with ignition lock, insert the key into the ignition and turn on the ignition. If this is not possible, then move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, as a result of which the steering lock should unlock. › On vehicles with starter button, get into the vehicle and close the driver's door. Under certain circumstances, the steering lock can be unlocked only when the ignition is switched on or the engine is started. WARNING Never let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - risk of accident! 156 Driving |