In brief 17Starting the engine● Turn key to position 1.● Move the steering wheel slightlyto release the steering wheellock.● Operate clutch and brake.● Do not operate accelerator pedal.● Turn the key to position 2 forpreheating and wait until controlindicator ! extinguishes in theDriver Information Centre (DIC).● Turn key to position 3 andrelease.Starting the engine 3 121.Stop-start systemIf the vehicle is at low speed or instandstill and certain conditions arefulfilled, activate an Autostop asfollows:● Depress the clutch pedal.● Move the selector lever to N.● Release the clutch pedal.An Autostop is indicated when controlindicator Ï illuminates green in theinstrument cluster.To restart the engine, depress theclutch pedal again.Stop-start system 3 122.Parking9 Warning● Do not park the vehicle on aneasily ignitable surface. Thehigh temperature of theexhaust system could ignite thesurface.● Always apply parking brakewithout pressing releasebutton. Apply as firmly aspossible on a downhill slope oruphill slope. Depress brakepedal at the same time toreduce operating force.● Switch off the engine.● If the vehicle is on a levelsurface or uphill slope, engagefirst gear. On an uphill slope,turn the front wheels away fromthe kerb.If the vehicle is on a downhillslope, engage reverse gear.Turn the front wheels towardsthe kerb.
