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Driving
Starting-switching off the engine
With a manual gearbox
, put the gear lever in neutral.
With an electronic gear control gearbox, put the gear lever in N.
With an automatic gearbox
, put the gear lever in P
or N
.
)Inser t the key in the ignition switch. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting). )When the engine star ts, release the key.
Starting using the key
Switching off using the key
)Immobilise the vehicle. )Turn the key fully towards you to position 1(Stop)
. )Remove the key from the ignition switch.
For Diesel vehicles, in very cold weather the engine will not star t until the pre-heater warning lamp has
gone off.
Key left in the ignition
If the key is left in the ignition switch,there is an audible signal on opening the driver's door.
If one of the star ting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears inthe instrument panel screen. In somecircumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "STA R T/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this is needed.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, theengine will not stop. )
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the brake pedal on vehicles with
automatic or electronic
gear controlgearbox, or depress the clutch pedal fully
on vehicles with a manual gearbox and
maintain pressure until the engine star ts.
Starting using the electronic key
)Press the " STA R T/STOP"button.
Switching off using
the electronic key
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
With the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the "START/
STOP"
button.
The en
gine stops and the steering column islocked.
Accessory position
With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the "STA R T/STOP"button, with no action on the pedals, to switch the ignition on or off and so activate accessories.
