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In brief
Only press briefly to switch in the ignition if
the brake or clutch pedal has not been
depressed.
Do not start unless vehicle is stationary.
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Further information – see pages 67, 243.
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Releasing the handbrake:
Raise lever slightly,
press lock button,
lower lever fully
To reduce operating forces, depress foot
brake at the same time.
Drive carefully, economically and with the
environment in mind. While driving, do not
do anything that could distract you.
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Brakes - see page 222.
Warning buzzers
When starting the engine or whilst driving:
z
if the electronic key of the Open&Start
system is not present or is not
recognised
3
,
z
if a door or the tailgate is ajar,
z
once you have reached a certain speed if
the handbrake is applied
3
,
z
if a specified maximum speed is
exceeded
3
,
z
for Easytronic
3
–
if
A
,
M
or
R
is selected
while the engine is running and the
driver’s door is opened but the foot
brake is not depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and the driver’s
door is opened:
z
when the key is in the starter switch,
z
with parking lights or dipped beam on,
z
with Open&Start system
3
and
automatic transmission if the selector
lever is not in
P
,
z
with Easytronic
3
–
if the handbrake is
not applied and no gear is engaged
when the engine is off.