Operation Manual

16 In brief
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 168,
3 198.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 145.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts 3 26, 3 34,
3 40.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position ACC
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ manual transmission in neutral
■ operate clutch and brake pedals
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not accelerate
■ diesel engines: turn key to ON for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes
■ turn key to START and release
Starting the engine 3 117.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to N
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 118.