Operation Manual

104 Driving and operating
ignition is on. When the ignition is
switched off, the m button light will
also turn off.
1)
The radio remote control must be in
the vehicle for the system to operate.
If the vehicle will not start, place the
mechanical key of the radio remote
control inside the transmitter slot
located in the instrument panel
storage compartment.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 105.
Switch on ignition
With the ignition off and the brake
pedal applied, press m once to switch
on the ignition. When the R
light is on in the instrument cluster,
the vehicle is ready to be driven. This
could take up to 15 seconds at
extremely cold temperatures. The
engine will only start if needed. If the
vehicle did not start, the instrument
cluster will display a screen with
inactive fuel and battery gauges.
Vehicle ready light3 70.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 105.
Ignition off
To switch the ignition off, push button
m with the vehicle in P. Retained
power off will remain active until the
driver's door is opened. When
switching off the ignition, if the vehicle
is not in P, the vehicle is not ready to
be driven, but some of the electrical
features of the vehicle can be used. A
message will appear in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC).
Retained power off 3 104.
Electric drive unit 3 111.
The vehicle has an electric steering
column lock. The lock is activated
when the ignition is switched off and
either front door is opened. A sound
may be heard as the lock actuates or
releases. The steering column lock
may not release with the wheels
turned off centre. If this happens, the
vehicle may not start. Move the
steering wheel from left to right while
attempting to start the vehicle. If this
does not work, seek the assistance of
a workshop.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:
1. Brake using a firm and steady
pressure. Do not pump the brakes
repeatedly. This may deplete
power assist, requiring increased
brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N. This can be
done while the vehicle is moving.
After shifting to N, firmly apply the
brakes and steer the vehicle to a
safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop, shift to
P and switch the ignition off by
pushing button m.
4. Set the parking brake 3 113.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or at the latest for 10 minutes after the
ignition is switched off:
1)
Please regard that the operating condition of the vehicle is meant when "ignition on/off" is used.