In brief 17Starting offCheck before starting off■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 216,3 274.■ Engine oil level and fluid levels3 193.■ All windows, mirrors, exteriorlighting and number plates are freefrom dirt, snow and ice and areoperational.■ Proper position of mirrors, seats,and seat belts 3 32, 3 42,3 49.■ Brake function at low speed,particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine■ Turn key to position 1■ move the steering wheel slightly torelease the steering wheel lock■ operate clutch and brake■ automatic transmission in P or N■ do not operate accelerator pedal■ diesel engines: turn the key toposition 2 for preheating and waituntil control indicator !extinguishes■ turn key to position 3 and releaseStarting the engine 3 138.Stop-start systemIf the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions arefulfilled, activate an Autostop asfollows:■ Depress the clutch pedal■ set the lever in neutral■ release the clutch pedalAn Autostop is indicated by theneedle at the AUTOSTOP position inthe tachometer.To restart the engine, depress theclutch pedal again.Stop-start system 3 139.
