STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key
Diesel versions
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key to
the “Stop” position St.
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– Turn the ignition key to the
“Ignition on” position M, and hold
this position until the engine pre-
heating light goes off;
– turn the key to starter position D
without depressing the accel-
erator pedal;
Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
– release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Special note: if starting the engine
when the outdoor temperature is very
low (below - 10 ° C): hold down the
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi-
cient alone in your vehicle, even for
a short time.
clutch pedal until the engine starts.
Starting the engine
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or locking the
doors, for example.
Petrol versions
– Activate the starter without ac-
celerating;
– release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the tempera-
ture inside the passenger compart-
ment increases very quickly.
Never switch off the igni-
tion before the vehicle has
stopped completely. Once
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
Never start your vehicle
while freewheeling on a
gradient. Risk of non-ac-
tivation of power-assisted
the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer-
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten-
sioners will no longer operate.
steering.
There is a risk of accidents.
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