Fig. 129 In the lower part of the centre console: starter button for the Keyless Access locking and starting system
Fig. 130 Emergency start function in vehicles with Keyless Access
The starter button can only be operated if there is a valid key in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, the electronic steering column lock will be activated when the ignition is switched off and the driver door is opened .
Switching the ignition on or off
Emergency start function
Use the emergency start function when there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle interior. A corresponding display will appear in the instrument cluster. This could be the case, for example, if the battery in the vehicle key is weak or discharged.
Emergency switch-off function
If the engine cannot be switched off by pressing the starter button briefly, an emergency switch-off procedure is required:
Engine restart function
If no valid vehicle key is detected in the vehicle interior once the engine has been switched off, the engine can be restarted within approximately 5 seconds. A corresponding message appears in the instrument cluster display.
After this time, the engine cannot be re-started without a valid vehicle key in the vehicle interior.
WARNING
WARNING
In vehicles with diesel engines and Keyless Access, the engine start may be delayed if the engine has to be preheated.
Safety precautions for working on vehicles with Start/Stop system
Risk of injury due to unexpected engine start
In vehicles with activated Start/Stop system, the engine may start
up unexpectedly. The status of the Start/Stop system is indicated by a
message in the dash panel insert.
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Deactivate Start/Stop syste ...
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
Fig. 59 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle
heading for a brick wall
Fig. 60 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle
striking a brick wall
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The physical principles involved in a frontal collision
are relatively simple. As soon ...
Safety precautions when using test and measuring equipment during a road
test
Observe the following if test and measuring equipment is
required during a road test:
WARNING
Accident hazard as a result of distraction and
inadequate securing of test and measuring equipment. ...