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Ignition/Starter Switchwithanti-
theft Steering Lock
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For your safety, fastensafetybelts.
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Please observe thechapter "IMMOBILIZER" on
Page 19.
Controls, Instruments
Before
starting theengine
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Apply thehandbrake.
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Move thegearshift leverintoneutral.
The clutch pedalmustbedepressed fully
before thestarter willengage.
Switch
position 0
The ignition keycan bewithdrawn inthis position
only.
The steering islocked whenthekey is
withdrawn.
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Engage thesteering lockbymoving thesteer-
ing wheel tothe leftorright.
Turn thesteering wheeltothe locking position
before youswitch offthe engine sothat you
don't havetoexert yourself whenlocking orun-
locking thesteering.
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StartingProcedures
c>
Please observe thechapter "IMMOBILIZER" on
Page 19.
A
Warning!
Serious injurymayresult ifyou areinvolved
in acollision withouthavingfastened the
safety belts.
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Fasten safetybeltsbefore driving away.
Before starting theengine
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Apply thehandbrake.
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Move thegearshift leverintoneutral.
The clutch pedalmustbedepressed fully
before thestarter willengage.
Temperature sensorsonthe engine automatically
provide thecorrect fuel/air mixture required for
starting.
Therefore, itis
not necessary todepress the
accelerator pedal
whilestarting acold ora
warm engine.
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Assoon asthe engine starts,release theigni-
tion key.
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Controls, Instruments The
first operation ofthe starter isended automat-
ically when theengine starts.
If the engine doesnotstart, subsequent starter
operations willnotbeended automatically.
If the engine failstostart after 10or15 seconds
of cranking:
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Wait about 10seconds beforeengaging the
starter again.
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Donot letthe engine idletowarm up.
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When starting theengine, beready todrive
immediately.
Drive vehicle atmoderate speedsandavoid
engine speeds above4,200 rpmduring the
first 5minutes.
A
Danger!
Engine exhaust fumeshavemany compo-
nents which youcan smell. Theyalsocontain
carbon monoxide (CO),which isacolorless
and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide cancause unconscious-
ness andeven death ifinhaled.
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Never startorlet the engine runinan en-
closed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended tosit inyour carforpro-
longed periods withtheengine onand thecar
not moving.
An unattended vehiclewitharunning engine
is potentially hazardous.
If warning lightsshould comeontoindicate
improper operation, theywould gounno-
ticed.
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Never leavetheengine idlingunattended.
Danger offire.
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Donot park oroperate thevehicle inareas
where thehotexhaust systemmaycome in
contact withdrygrass, brush,fuelspill oroth-
er flammable material.
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Ifyour carcatches onfire forany reason, call
the fire department.
Do not endanger yourlifebyattempting toput
out the fire.
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Warnings inthe Instrument Panelandinthe On-Board Computer
If
awarning message appears,alwaysrefertothe corresponding chaptersinthe Owner's Manual.
Warning messages areissued only
if
all measurement preconditionsaremet.
Therefore, checkallfluid levels regularly -in particular, alwayschecktheengine oillevel before refuelling.
Instrument
panel
USA
On-board
computer Text
display in
on-board computer
Seat belt
Handbrake
Meaning/measure
Driver andpassengers mustfasten theirsafety belts.
Handbrake notreleased.
Canada
p
:iJ
i'!!
Ignition
key
•••
not
removed
ri]
lights
on
III
FronVrear
•••
lid
not
closed
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Refill
washer fluid
Trip counter
reset Close
luggage compartment lid,
engine compartment lid.
Trip odometer isreset to
O.
Controls,Instruments
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Preconditions forcorrect
oillevel
measurement withtheoildipstick
Vehicle mustbelevel.
- Engine mustberunning andatoperating
temperature (engine coolant temperature ofatleast
176T /
80°C).
- The engine mustidleforatleast 20seconds
(under 1,000rpm).
- The airconditioning mustbeoff.
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Maintenance, CarCare
Checking
the
oillevel
andtopping off
engine oil
1. Apply handbrake andputthe gearshift leverin
neutral.
2. Unscrew capAof the oilfiller opening.
Withdraw dipstickBand wipe itwith aclean,
lint-free cloth.
3. Push dipstick fullyhome, withdraw againand
read offthe oillevel.
Push dipstick inas far asthe stop.
The
oillevel
must inno case fallbelow the
minimum orexceed themaximum
oillevel
on the dipstick.
The difference betvv'eenthetwo marks isapproxi-
mately 1.0liter/l.l quarts.
4. Add engine oilquarter-liter atatime, ifneces-
sary.
5. Check oillevel withthedipstick again.
6. Carefully closecapofthe oilfiller opening.