Driving and Operation
Starting the Engine with the Ignition Key
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• Turn the key to position 1 and turn the steering wheel slightly to release the steering lock
• manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal
• automatic transmission: move the selector lever to P or N
• do not press the accelerator pedal
• diesel engine: to preheat, turn the key to position 2 and wait until the indicator light goes off
• briefly turn the key to position 3 and release it when the engine starts.
Before restarting or to switch off the engine, return the key to position 0.
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