Driving and operating 83Ignition switch positionsLOCK = Ignition offACC = Steering wheel lockreleased, ignition offON = Ignition on, for dieselengine: preheatingSTART = StartingStarting the engineManual transmission: operate clutch;Automatic transmission: operatebrake and move selector lever in P orN;Do not accelerate;Diesel engine: turn the key to positionON for preheating until controlindicator ! goes out;Turn key to position START andrelease.Start attempts should not last longerthan 15 seconds. If engine does notstart, wait 15 seconds beforerepeating starting procedure. Ifnecessary, depress acceleratorbefore repeating starting procedure.Before restarting or to switch off theengine, turn key back to LOCK.Overrun cut-offThe fuel supply is automatically cut offduring overrun, i.e. when the vehicleis driven with a gear engaged butaccelerator is released.Parking■ Do not park the vehicle on an easilyignitable surface. The hightemperature of the exhaust systemcould ignite the surface.■ Always apply parking brake withoutpressing release button. Apply asfirmly as possible on downhill oruphill slopes. Depress the footbrake at the same time to reduceoperating force.■ Switch off the engine and ignition.Push key into ignition switch beforeturning to LOCK position andremoving (vehicles with automatic
