Owner's Manual

In brief 17
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position A
■
move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to
position M for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ turn key to position D and release.
Starting the engine 3 92.
Parking
■ Always
apply parking brake without
pushing the release button. Apply
as firmly as possible on a downhill
or uphill slope. Depress foot brake
at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the
ignition key to position St and
remove it. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is felt
to engage.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear
before switching off the ignition. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear before
switching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the
anti-theft alarm system 3 26 with
button e on the remote control.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close the windows.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 113.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 18.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 112.