Starting the engine
The engine is started and switched off using the remote control key and the START/STOP ENGINE button.
Petrol and diesel engine
Important
Do not press in the remote control key incorrectly turned - hold the end with the detachable key blade, see Detachable key blade - detaching/attaching.
Hold the clutch pedal fully depressed1. (For cars with automatic gearbox - Depress the brake pedal.)
Press the START/STOP ENGINE button and then release it.
Note
For diesel-engined cars, there may be a slight delay before the engine can be started - Engine Preheating is displayed in the meantime.
When the engine is started the starter motor works until the engine is started or until its overheating protection triggers.
Important
If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts - wait for 3 minutes before making a further attempt. Starting capacity increases if the battery is allowed to recover.
Warning
Never remove the remote control key from the ignition switch after starting the engine or when the car is being towed.
Warning
Always remove the remote control key from the ignition switch when leaving the car, and make sure that the key position is 0 - in particular if there are children in the car. For information on how this works - see Key positions.
Note
The idling speed can be noticeably higher than normal for certain engine types during cold starting. This is done in order that the emissions system can reach normal operating temperature as quickly as possible, which minimises exhaust emissions and protects the environment.
Keyless drive*
Follow steps 2-3 for keyless starting of the engine.
Note
A prerequisite for the engine to start is that one of the car's remote control keys with the Keyless drive function is in the passenger compartment or cargo area.
Warning
Never remove the remote control key from the car while driving or during towing.