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In brief
Before starting-off, check:
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Tyre pressure and tyre condition – see
pages 228, 326.
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Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment – see pages 291 to 299.
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All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and are operational.
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No objects are placed in front of the rear
window, on the instrument panel or in
the area in which the airbags inflate.
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Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted.
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Brake operation.
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To start engine:
Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission
3
in P or N,
Easytronic
3
:
depress brake,
do not accelerate,
petrol engines:
Turn key to position 3;
diesel engine:
Turn key to position 2,
when control indicator
!
goes
out
1)
turn key to position 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 the
key to 2.
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Further information – see pages 67, 243.
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To start engine with Open&Start
system
3
:
The electronic key must be inside
the vehicle,
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.