Starting the car
Starting your car requires a present and correctly used key along with pressing down the brake pedal and selecting a driving gear.
If you are using a distance-capable key, your car gradually powers on when you approach it and take your seat. If you are using a key card or a distance-capable key with a flat battery, you must unlock the car manually for it to power on. Many features, such as the climate system, will be accessible once you enter your car.
To start your car, press down the brake pedal and select a driving gear.
Before you start driving, make sure that:
- All doors are closed.
- All occupants are properly seated and wearing their seatbelts correctly.
- The driver's seat, steering wheel position and mirrors are adjusted to your driving position.
- No charging cables are connected.
- The driver area is unobstructed and that the pedals are freely moveable.
Tip
The car can alert you to certain conditions you should address before driving. If something is preventing you from starting the car, have a look in the driver information area for guidance.
Note
If your car is equipped with an alcohol lock, you need to take and pass a breath test before starting the car.
If you are using a distance-capable key, make sure to keep it with you.
If you are using a key card or a discharged distance-capable key, place it on the card reader.
Press and hold the brake pedal down.
Select D or R using the right-hand side steering wheel stalk.
The selected gear is indicated in the driver information area. The ready symbol also appears, emphasising the transition from parked to a driving gear.
Note
The ready symbol disappears when the car's speed exceeds walking pace. It reappears whenever the car slows down below the same threshold.