Driving and operating111
These functions stop working when
the driver's door is opened and the
vehicle is locked.
Notice
Always take the electronic key with you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning
chime 3 87 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 87 when
the driver's door is opened.9 Danger
Never leave an electronic key
inside the vehicle when children or animals are left in the vehicle, to
avoid unintended operation of
windows, doors or engine. Risk of
fatal injury.
Fault
If the engine cannot be started, the
cause may be one of the following:
■ Fault in electronic key.
■ Electronic key out of reception range.
■ Battery voltage too low.
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Battery replacement 3 19.
Central locking system 3 23.
Electronic key system 3 21.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Do not accelerate.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position M for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
instrument cluster 3 84.
Turn key to position D and release.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to St.
