First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Step | The actions should be carried out in the given order only. | |
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1. | Press the brake pedal. Keep it held down until stage 5 has been completed. | |
1 a. | Vehicles with a manual gearbox: fully depress the clutch pedal until the engine has been started. | |
2. | Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P or N. | |
3. |
Only vehicles with diesel engines: to preglow, turn the
vehicle key to position . Indicator lamp
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4. | Turn the vehicle key in the ignition lock to position – do not depress the accelerator. | |
5. | Release the vehicle key once the engine has started. | |
6. | If the engine does not start, stop the procedure and repeat it after approximately one minute. | |
7. | Release the handbrake if you wish to pull away . |
WARNING
Start boosters could explode or cause the engine to suddenly rev.
NOTICE
Do not warm up the engine by running it with the vehicle stationary, but rather pull off as soon as you can see properly through the windows. This helps the engine reach operating temperature faster and reduces emissions.
Components with a high power consumption are switched off temporarily when the engine is started.
When starting from cold, the engine may be a little noisy for the first few seconds. This is quite normal, and no cause for concern.
At outside temperatures of less than +5° C (+41° F), fumes may be detected under the vehicle if the fuel pre-heater is switched on.
Winter tires
M+S-Symbol
On "M-and-S-tires", the tread pattern, tread compound or
type are designed such that the handling characteristics in snow
are improved compared to a normal tire. This is especially true
when initiating or maintaining vehicle m ...
Current Draw Test
WARNING
Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator
do not have to be tested or charged. Jump starting must
not be used!
There is a risk of explosion during testing,
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Masking or switching over headlights for driving abroad
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings If you have to drive a right-hand
drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the asymmetric dipped
beam headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, the headlights must be masked
or switched o ...