Starter button WARNING While driving, it is important to prevent pas- sengers from accidentally pressing the starter button. Otherwise, it may activate the engine emergency shutdown function and cause an accident. ● If the emergency shutdown function is acci- dentally activated while driving, follow these steps to restart the engine: - Move the selector lever to position N or move the gear lever to neutral position. - Depress the clutch pedal or brake pedal and press the starter button. Fig. 84 In the lower section of the centre console: starter button for starting the engine. - Engine restarts. The starter button replaces the ignition lock (Press & Drive).
Do not move the selector lever to P while driving a vehicle equipped with an automatic gearbox, otherwise the gearbox may be damaged. The engine is started by pressing the starter but- ton (Press & Drive). WARNING The vehicle can be activated only if there is a val- id vehicle key in the vehicle. Unintentional vehicle movements may cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries. When leaving the vehicle, the electronic steering lock will be activated when the ignition is switched off and the driver door is opened → page 108. ● The engine will start immediately if the brake pedal or clutch pedal is depressed when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING Switching the ignition on or off Press the starter button once without depressing the brake or clutch pedal. → . Use vehicle keys with care as improper usage or management may lead to accidents or injuries. ● Always take all vehicle keys with you when you leave the vehicle. Otherwise, children or unauthorised persons could lock the vehicle, start the engine or switch on the ignition and thus operate electrical equipment, such as the electric windows. Automatic ignition switch-off Once the vehicle key is removed, the ignition will be switched off automatically after a certain pe- riod of time.
If the dipped beam is switched on, the width light will continue to illuminate for ap- proximately 30 minutes. The width light can be switched off by locking the vehicle or manually → page 72. Always manually switch off the ignition be- fore leaving. If necessary, pay attention to any prompts on the instrument cluster display. Engine restart function If no valid vehicle key is detected in the vehicle interior once the engine has been switched off, it is possible to restart the engine within approxi- mately 5 seconds. A corresponding message ap- pears on the instrument cluster display.
The 12-volt battery may be discharged un- intentionally and prevent the engine from restarting if the ignition is switched on while the engine is switched off. After this time, the engine cannot be restarted without a valid vehicle key in the vehicle interior. Owner's manual 98