Operation Manual

22 In Brief
Before starting off, check:
z Tyre pressure and tyre condition –
pages 232, 333.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment – see pages 297 to 305.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.
z Do not place any objects in front of the
rear window, on the instrument panel or
in the area in which the airbags inflate.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted.
z Check brakes.
To start engine:
Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission 3 in P or
N,
Easytronic 3 : Depress brake,
do not accelerate,
Petrol engine: Turn key to 3;
Diesel engine: Turn key to 2,
when control indicator ! goes
out
1)
turn key to 3;
release key
once engine is running
Before restarting or switching off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, only turn key to 2.
6 Electronic immobiliser – Page 67,
Diesel fuel system – Page 247.
To start engine
with Open&Start system 3:
The electronic key must be
inside the car,
operate clutch or brake,
Automatic transmission 3 in P or
N,
Easytronic 3 : Depress brake,
do not accelerate,
Petrol engine: Press button;
Diesel engine: Briefly press
button; when control indicator !
goes out
1)
press button again for
1 second;
release button once engine is
running
Press button again to repeat the starting
procedure or switch off the engine.
1)
Preheating system switches on only if outside
temperature is low.