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Starting engine and driving off
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Do not allow the engine to warm
up by leaving it running while the
vehicle remains stationary. Instead,
drive off immediately at a moderate
engine speed.<
Extended starting attempts, char- 3. Start the engine. Do not actuate the
acterized by excessively frequent
starter for too short a time. Do not
turn it for more than approx.
or long periods with the starter
engaged, can damage the catalytic
converter.<
20 seconds. Release the ignition key
immediately when the engine starts
4. Engage a driving position
Do not allow the engine to run in
enclosed spaces. Otherwise,
breathing the exhaust fumes can lead
to unconsciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, an odorless and colorless, but
highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehi- serious personal injury and property
cle unattended with the engine running. damage.<
An unattended vehicle with a running
When driving, standing at idle,
and parking the vehicle, take care
to avoid contact between the hot
exhaust system and flammable materi-
als – grass, hay, leaves, etc. Such con-
tact could lead to a fire, resulting in
5. Release footbrake and slowly
depress accelerator pedal.
With the engine running, the gear
indicator in the SMG display
flashes to indicate that a driving posi-
tion is engaged with the driver's door
open or if the hood is not closed prop-
erly, refer to page 72.
engine represents a safety hazard.<
If none of the pedals is actuated, then
the gearbox is automatically taken out
of gear after approx. 4 seconds. Then
the desired direction of travel must be
selected again with the selector lever in
position 0. Driving off is not possible
with the hood open.<
Manual transmission
1. Engage the parking brake
If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, such as when it is very hot or
cold:
2. Gearshift lever in idling position
3. Press the clutch pedal at low tem-
peratures
4. Start the engine. Do not press the
accelerator pedal. Do not actuate the
starter for too short a time. Do not
turn it for more than approx.
>Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Cold starts at very low temperatures
below about 57/–156 and at high
altitudes above 3,300 ft/1,000 m:
Before exiting the vehicle with the
engine running, move the selector
lever into position 0 and apply the park-
ing brake.
Never leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unat-
tended vehicle with a running engine
represents a safety hazard.<
20 seconds. Release the ignition key
immediately when the engine starts.
>On the first start attempt, it may be
necessary to engage the starter for a
longer period, but no longer than
20 seconds.
Sequential M gearbox SMG II
1. Depress footbrake
2. Move selector lever into position 0
68 Starting engine and driving off
Engine idle speed is controlled by the
engine computer system. Increased
speeds at start-up are normal and
should decrease as the engine warms
up. If engine speed does not decrease,
service is required.
To prevent the battery from discharg-
ing, always deactivate electrical
devices that are not in use. Switch the
ignition off when the vehicle is not
being driven.
