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Do not allow the engine to warm Extended starting attempts, char-3. Start the engine. Do not actuate the
up by leaving it running while the acterized by excessively frequent starter for too short a time. Do not
vehicle remains stationary. Instead, or long periods with the starter turn it for more than approx.
drive off immediately at a moderate engaged can damage the catalytic con-20 seconds. Release the ignition key
engine speed.< verter.< immediately when the engine startsOverview
4. Engage a driving position
Do not allow the engine to run in When driving, standing at idle or 5. Release footbrake and slowly
enclosed spaces. Otherwise, parking the vehicle, take care to depress accelerator pedal.
breathing the exhaust fumes can lead avoid contact between the hot exhaust
to unconsciousness and death. The system and flammable materials – With the engine running, the gear
exhaust gases contain carbon monox-grass, hay, leaves, etc. Such contact indicator in the SMG Drivelogic Controls
ide, an odorless and colorless, but could lead to a fire, resulting in serious display flashes to indicate that a driving
highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehi-personal injury and property damage.
Press the accelerator pedal halfway turn it for more than approx. selector lever back to position N before
down while engaging the starter.20 seconds. Release the ignition key engaging the desired driving position. Repairs
Cold starts at very low temperatures immediately when the engine startsDriving off is not possible with the hood
below about +57/–156 and at high open.<
altitudes above 3,300 ft/1,000 m:Sequential M gearbox with
>On the first start attempt, it may be Drivelogic
necessary to engage the starter for a 1. Depress footbrake Data
longer period, but no longer than 2. Move selector lever into position N
20 seconds.
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