Before you start driving, make sure that:
- All doors are closed.
- All occupants are properly seated and wearing their seat belts correctly.
- The driver seat, the steering wheel position and the mirrors are adjusted to your driving position.
- The driver area and the pedals are not obstructed.
Tip
The vehicle can alert you to certain conditions you should address before driving. If something is preventing you from starting the vehicle, have a look in the instrument panel for guidance.
Make sure you have a key with you.
Press and hold the brake pedal down1.
Turn the start knob all the way round clockwise and release it.
The engine starts and the start knob returns to its original position automatically.
Note
If you want to turn the ignition on without starting the engine, turn the start knob clockwise without pressing the brake pedal. This lets you operate the windows or adjust the climate settings, for example. Keep in mind that having the ignition on drains the battery.
Put the vehicle in D or R using the gear selector.
The selected gear is indicated in the instrument panel. The ready symbol also appears, emphasizing the transition from parked to a driving gear.
Note
The ready symbol disappears when the vehicle's speed exceeds a walking pace.
Warning
Don't leave the vehicle running in an enclosed space. The fumes can cause serious harm to people or animals.
If the engine doesn't start after three attempts, try again after a few minutes. Waiting a while before trying again allows the 12 V battery to recover.
