Get Driving -> Start the engine Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

Objects in the driver footwell can prevent the pedals from moving. This can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and increases the risk of serious or

fatal injuries.

Make sure all pedals can always be pressed without obstructions.

Always attach ﬂoor mats securely in the footwell.

Never place ﬂoor mats or other carpet over the installed ﬂoor mat.

Make sure no objects can enter the driver footwell while driving.

Remove any objects from the footwell when the vehicle is parked.

Wear shoes that give your feet good grip for operating the pedals.

WARNING

Not paying attention to road trafﬁc can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always comply with the applicable driving regulations and speed limits and think ahead while driving.

Take regular breaks on long drives. You should take a break at least every two hours.

WARNING

Alcohol, drugs, medication, and prescription narcotics can considerably impair perception, reaction times, and driving safety, which can result in loss of vehicle

control. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Do not drive under the inﬂuence of alcohol, drugs, medication or prescription narcotics.

NOTICE

If a brake circuit is malfunctioning, the brake pedal may need to travel farther in order to stop the vehicle. A longer braking distance may cause damage to the

vehicle.

Ensure that all the pedals can always be pressed without obstructions.

Press the brake pedal down farther if braking power is reduced.

Brakes

Information on the brakes

Breaking in brake pads

During the ﬁrst approx. 200 to 300 km (approx. 100 to 200 miles), new brake pads do not yet have their full braking efﬁciency and ﬁrst need to be “worn in”

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However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking force by pressing ﬁrmly on the brake pedal. During the break-in period, the braking distance during

full braking or automatic braking is longer than with brake pads that have been broken in. During the break-in period, avoid full braking and situations that place a

heavy load on the brakes, such as driving too close to the vehicle ahead.

Brake pad wear

Brake pad wear depends on driving conditions and style. When driving frequently in cities and on curves or with a sporty driving style, have your brake pads

checked frequently by suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

External inﬂuences on the brake

When driving with wet brakes, for example after driving through water, in heavy rain, or after washing your vehicle, the braking efﬁciency can be reduced by moistur

or ice on the brake discs. You must “dry” the brakes as soon as possible by braking carefully at high speeds. Make sure there is no vehicle behind you and that you

do not endanger anyone else on the road ⇒

.

A coating of salt on the brake discs and brake pads reduces the braking efﬁciency and increases the braking distance. If you do not apply the brakes for long period

of time on salt-covered roads, you must brake carefully to clean off the layer of salt ⇒

.

Leaving the vehicle parked for long periods of time, low mileage, and avoiding heavy braking can contribute to corrosion on the brake rotors and dirty brake pads. If

you usually avoid heavy braking or if there is corrosion present, occasional heavy braking at high speeds is recommended to clean the brake rotors and pads.

Ensure that you do not endanger any other vehicles or anyone else on the road ⇒

.

WARNING

Driving with worn brake pads or a malfunctioning brake system can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

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If you suspect that the brake pads are worn or the brake system is malfunctioning, immediately ﬁnd a suitably qualiﬁed professional and have the brake

pads checked and worn brake pads replaced. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

WARNING

Up to the ﬁrst approx. 300 km (approx. 200 miles), new brake pads do not yet have their full braking efﬁciency and ﬁrst need to be "worn in". Insufﬁcient braking

efﬁciency can increase the risk of accidents. This can cause serious or even fatal injuries.

Increase the pressure on the brake pedal if reduced braking efﬁciency can be felt.

To reduce the risk of accidents, serious injuries, and loss of vehicle control, drive with extra caution when the brake pads are new.

During the break-in period for new brake pads, do not drive too close to other vehicles and avoid driving situations that place a heavy load on the brakes.

WARNING

Prolonged braking causes the brakes to overheat. This can considerably reduce braking performance, increase braking distance and possibly cause a total

brake system malfunction. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, accidents, and serious or fatal injuries.

Never let the brakes “rub” too often and too long or press the brake pedal too often and too long.

WARNING

When driving downhill, a lot of force is placed on the brakes and they become hot quickly. Overheated brakes reduces the braking efﬁciency and increase the

braking distance considerably. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, accidents, and serious or fatal injuries.

Before driving on a long stretch of road with a steep gradient, reduce your speed by shifting down to a lower gear with a manual transmission or in

tiptronic mode of the automatic transmission.

Utilize the engine braking effect to reduce the load on the brakes.

Before starting a journey, ensure that the air supply to the brakes is not covered, e.g. by aftermarket or damaged front spoilers.

WARNING

Wet, icy, or salt-covered brakes will take longer to brake and increase the braking distance. This can cause a loss of vehicle control, accidents, and serious or

fatal injuries.

Test the brakes carefully.

Press the brake pedal carefully several times to dry the brakes and clear the ice and salt from them, as long as the visibility, weather, road, and trafﬁc

conditions permit.

If you are having the front brake pads checked, the rear brake pads should be checked at the same time. Regularly check the thickness of the brake pads

visually by inspecting them through the openings in the wheel rims or from underneath the vehicle. If necessary, remove the wheels so that the brake pads can be

inspected. For further information, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Troubleshooting

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Brake system malfunctioning

The red warning light turns on. A message may also be displayed.

1.

Do not continue driving! Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility immediately for assistance.

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Brake pad wear indicator

The warning light ﬂashes or turns on red or yellow.

The front brake pads are worn.

1. Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

2. Have all brake pads inspected and replaced, if necessary.

Braking Performance Reduced

If the brake pads are worn or if you notice that your vehicle does not brake as usual, e.g. the braking distance suddenly increases:

1. Immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the system checked. Volkswagen recommends

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contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

2. Have all brake pads inspected and replaced, if necessary.

Start the engine

Remote Start Relay Function

With the remote start relay function, the

engine can be started remotely, in order

to heat or cool the vehicle interior before

the start of a journey.

Remote start relay conditions

The following conditions must be fulﬁlled simultaneously in order for the vehicle interior to be heated or cooled by the remote start relay function:

The vehicle is fully ready to drive.

The vehicle does not move.

Sufﬁcient fuel is available and the indicator light

The parking lock is engaged.

did not light up before the vehicle was parked.

Vehicles with ignition lock: The vehicle key is not in the ignition switch.

All doors, the hood and the trunk lid are fully closed and locked.

The anti-theft alarm system has not triggered the alarm.

The panic alarm is not activated.

The emergency ﬂashers are switched off.

Two remote starts have not yet been carried out in direct succession.

Starting the Remote Start Relay Function

Fig. 116 Vehicle key with remote start relay function.

Button to lock the vehicle.

Button for remote start relay function.

You must press the following buttons on the vehicle key within ﬁve seconds to start the engine using the remote start relay function

⇒

:

1. Press the button

once ﬁg. 116.

All turn signals will ﬂash.

2. Press the

button twice ﬁg. 116.

All turn signals will ﬂash. During remote start, the parking light turns on.

If the remote start relay process is not actively canceled by the driver or automatically canceled, the engine will run for around 10 minutes.

A maximum of two remote starts can be performed in a row, even if one or both remote starts have been interrupted within the 10 minute period.

1. In order to carry out two more remote starts, switch the ignition on and off once.

Ending the remote start relay

1. Press the

button on the remote control vehicle key to switch off the engine ﬁg. 116.

Driving after a remote start relay

To be able to drive the vehicle after you have used the remote start relay function, you have to start the vehicle separately.

1. Vehicles with starter button: Press the brake pedal and the starter button.

Vehicles with ignition lock: Press the brake pedal and turn the vehicle key to the engine start position, then release it.

The engine continues to run during this process.

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Settings for automatic air conditioning with remote start relay

Climatronic: After the engine is started, the air conditioner automatically regulates the temperature of the vehicle interior to approx. +22 °C (approx. +72 °F) if it is in

automatic mode

.

Manual air conditioning system: After the engine is started, the air conditioner regulates the temperature of the vehicle interior to the most recently selected level.

If the engine has been started using the remote start relay function, the settings can be changed via the air conditioning system controls and the buttons for the

windshield and rear window defroster, seat heating or ventilation, depending on the vehicle equipment.

Personal settings will be replaced by the automatic air conditioning settings the next time the vehicle is started using remote start relay.

1. To change the automatic air conditioning settings, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Automatic remote start relay functions

Depending on the outside temperature and vehicle equipment, the following heating, ventilation and cooling system settings are automatically activated in the case

of a remote start relay:

Heated spray jets for windscreen washer system.

Heated windshield wiper parks.

Rear window defroster.

Exterior mirror heating.

Front seat heating, level 2.

Front seat ventilation, level 2.

WARNING

Careless or unsupervised use of the remote start relay function may cause poisonous gases to enter the vehicle interior. This can cause serious injuries and

death due to asphyxiation.

Never start the engine in an enclosed space, e.g. in a garage.

Only use the remote start relay function when no-one is in the vehicle and immediately before you intend to drive the vehicle.

WARNING

When the engine is running, the electrical seats are operational. There is a risk of crushing and serious injuries.

Never start the engine if children or animals are in the vehicle unsupervised.

Never start the engine if the vehicle is out of visual range.

WARNING

Hot vehicle parts and exhaust can ignite ﬂammable or explosive materials in the vicinity. This can lead to a ﬁre and cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never start the engine close to ﬂammable or explosive materials.

Never start the engine if the vehicle is covered with a protective cover.

Never start the engine if the vehicle is out of visual range.

Never start the engine if the warning light

is turned on or blinking.

Using the remote start relay function may increase fuel consumption and discharge the 12 V vehicle battery.

The use of the remote start relay function may be regulated or prohibited regionally in some countries. Always observe legal and local regulations relating to

the use of the remote start relay function!

During an active remote start relay, some vehicle functions are deactivated, e.g. the low beam headlight and the windshield wipers.

Ignition switch

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Fig. 117 Next to the steering wheel on the right side: positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock.

The ignition is switched off. The vehicle key can be removed.

The ignition is switched on.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Press the brake pedal. Start the engine. Release the vehicle key. The vehicle key returns to the position once it is

released.

When a vehicle key is not in the ignition lock, the steering lock can be activated.

WARNING

If you leave vehicle keys unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorized people could lock the doors and/or the trunk lid, start the engine, or switch on the

ignition and thereby activate electrical equipment, such as the power windows. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always switch off the engine and take all vehicle keys with you when you leave the vehicle.

WARNING

If you leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle, they may accidentally set the vehicle in motion or be subjected to very

high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.

WARNING

If the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock while the vehicle is moving, the steering lock may engage and it will not be possible to steer the vehicle. This

can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion.

Always fully extend the key bit of the remote control vehicle key and secure it in this position.

Only attach light objects weighing up to approx. 100 g (approx. 3.5 oz) to the vehicle key.

WARNING

Starting the engine in unventilated or enclosed spaces may cause poisonous gases to enter the vehicle interior. This can cause serious injuries and death due to

asphyxiation.

Never start the engine or let it run in unventilated or enclosed spaces, such as in garages.

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NOTICE

When the ignition is switched on and the engine is switched off, the 12 V vehicle battery could drain and prevent the engine from restarting.

Always switch the ignition off before leaving the vehicle.

If the vehicle key cannot be removed, engage the selector lever position . Press and release the lock button in the selector lever if necessary.

For vehicles with DSG automated transmission, depending on the market: When the vehicle key is removed when in gear, the engine is switched off and the

parking brake is activated automatically.

Starter button

The starter button replaces the ignition

lock (Press & Drive).

Fig. 118 In the lower area of the center console: starter button for starting the engine.

The engine is started by the starter button (Press & Drive).

The vehicle can only be activated when there is a valid vehicle key inside the vehicle.

Depending on the model, the starter button blinks to indicate readiness for use.

The electronic steering lock is activated when you leave the vehicle by opening the driver door when the ignition is switched off ⇒ Steering information.

Switching the ignition on or off

1. Press the starter button once without pressing the brake pedal ⇒

.

Automatic ignition shut down for vehicles with start/stop system

If the following conditions are met at the same time, the vehicle ignition is automatically switched off when there is an active engine stop and the vehicle is stationar

The driver releases their safety belt.

No pedals are pushed.

The driver door is opened.

After automatic ignition deactivation, if the low beam headlights are switched on

30 minutes.

the parking light remains switched on and goes off automatically after around

The parking light will also go off if the vehicle is locked or the light is switched off manually.

Engine restart function

If no valid vehicle key is detected in the vehicle interior after stopping the engine, it can be started again within approximately ﬁve seconds. A message about this w

be shown in the instrument cluster display.

Once this time has elapsed, the vehicle can no longer be started without a valid vehicle key inside the vehicle.

WARNING

If the brake pedal is pressed when switching on the ignition, the engine will start immediately. This can cause unintentional vehicle movement and serious

injuries.

Avoid pressing the brake pedal when switching on the ignition if the engine is not intended to be started.

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WARNING

If you leave vehicle keys unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorized people could lock the doors and/or the trunk lid, start the engine, or switch on the

ignition and thereby activate electrical equipment, such as the power windows. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

WARNING

If you leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle, they may accidentally set the vehicle in motion or be subjected to very

high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.

WARNING

Starting the engine in unventilated or enclosed spaces may cause poisonous gases to enter the vehicle interior. This can cause serious injuries and death due to

asphyxiation.

Never start the engine or let it run in unventilated or enclosed spaces, such as in garages.

Always switch the ignition off manually before leaving the vehicle and note any messages in the instrument cluster display.

The vehicle being stationary for long periods with the ignition switched on can cause the 12 V vehicle battery to drain and then it will not be possible to start the

engine.

Electronic immobilizer

The immobilizer helps prevent the engine from being started and the vehicle from being moved with an unauthorized vehicle key.

For vehicles with an ignition lock: In the remote control vehicle key, there is a chip which automatically deactivates the immobilizer if a valid vehicle key is inserted

into the ignition lock.

For vehicles with an ignition lock: The electronic immobilizer is activated automatically when the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock.

For vehicles with a starter button: In the remote control vehicle key, there is a chip used to automatically deactivate the electronic immobilizer when there is a valid

remote control vehicle key in the vehicle interior.

For vehicles with a starter button: The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated as soon as there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle.

The engine can only be started with a Volkswagen Genuine vehicle key that is coded correctly. You can obtain coded vehicle keys from an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Only using Volkswagen Genuine vehicle keys will ensure that your vehicle operates correctly.

Start the engine

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal until the electronic parking brake is switched off.

3. Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Move the selector lever to the position or engage the parking lock.

4. Vehicles with ignition lock: Turn the vehicle key in the ignition lock, but do not press the accelerator pedal. Release the vehicle key once the engine starts.

Vehicles with starter button: Press and hold the starter button ⇒ Starter button and do not press the accelerator pedal. For the engine to start, a valid vehicle

key must be inside the vehicle and the brake must be pressed. Release the starter button once the engine starts.

5. If the engine does not start, stop the starting procedure and try again after approximately one minute.

6. Vehicles with starter button: If the vehicle was locked with the vehicle key, the starter button will be deactivated. If you are in the vehicle and you need to start th

engine, ﬁrst unlock the vehicle or perform an emergency start.

WARNING

Starting the engine in unventilated or enclosed spaces may cause poisonous gases to enter the vehicle interior. This can cause serious injuries and death due to

asphyxiation.

Never start the engine or let it run in unventilated or enclosed spaces, such as in garages.

WARNING

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Hot vehicle parts and exhaust can ignite ﬂammable or explosive materials in the vicinity. This can lead to ﬁres and cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never start the engine or leave the engine running if oil, fuel or other ﬂammable operating equipment is in the vicinity of the vehicle or is escaping from the

vehicle.

Do not use any start boosters.

WARNING

An unattended vehicle which is ready to drive may cause accidents and severe injuries.

Never leave the vehicle unattended when the engine is running, especially if a gear is engaged.

NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the vehicle can increase wear to components, such as the starter, or cause damage.

If the engine does not start, e.g. the fuel tank is empty, never use the starter with a gear engaged to drive or to attempt a tow-start.

If necessary, reﬁll with fuel as per or use jump-start.

If the engine does not start, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the vehicle can increase wear to components, such as the engine, or cause damage.

Avoid restarting the engine while driving or directly after turning off the engine.

Avoid high engine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine loads when the engine is cold.

Be aware that at high altitudes, the air density is lower, which can make it more difﬁcult to start the engine.

NOTICE

Uncombusted fuel can damage the catalytic converter.

Do not tow-start or push-start the vehicle.

Do not let the engine run to warm up while the vehicle is parked. Begin driving as soon as there is enough visibility through the windows. This allows the engine

to reach its operating temperature sooner and reduces the emissions.

Electrical equipment with increased power draw switches off temporarily when the engine is started.

If there is no vehicle key in the vehicle or the key is not detected, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display. This can occur if another signal

interferes with the remote control vehicle key or if the remote control vehicle key is covered by an object, such as a metal case.

For example, if the vehicle key button cell battery is weak or drained, the engine cannot be started with the starter button. Perform an emergency start.

After starting, operating noises may be temporarily higher than usual while the engine is cold. This is normal and not a cause for concern.

Troubleshooting

Engine control malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

Engine control is malfunctioning.

1. Pay attention to any text shown in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display.

2. Have the engine checked immediately by a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Engine control malfunction

The indicator light comes on in the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The driving performance of the vehicle is limited.

The driving performance has been limited to prevent the engine control components from overheating.

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A corresponding indicator may appear in the instrument cluster display.

It is possible to continue driving with reduced driving performance.

The driving performance limitation is removed in the following scenarios:

The engine control components are no longer within a critical temperature range.

Engine speed limited

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The engine speed has been limited to reduce the risk of the engine overheating.

The instrument cluster display shows the engine speed.

The engine speed limitation is removed in the following scenarios:

The engine is no longer within a critical temperature range.

The driver’s foot is removed from the accelerator pedal.

together with

Engine speed limitation due to engine control malfunction

The yellow indicator lights turn on.

The engine speed limitation is triggered by an engine control malfunction.

1. Make sure the displayed RPM is not exceeded.

2. Have the engine checked immediately by a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Valid vehicle key cannot be detected

Fig. 119 On the right side of the steering column: emergency start function on vehicles with Keyless Access with push-button start.

A corresponding indicator appears in the instrument cluster display.

If the vehicle key has a weak or drained button cell battery, the vehicle key may not be able to be detected.

An emergency start must be performed:

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Hold the vehicle key on the right side of the steering column trim panel immediately after pressing the starter button ﬁg. 119.

The ignition will switch on automatically and the engine may start.

The engine cannot be started

If an unauthorized vehicle key is used or the system is malfunctioning, a corresponding indicator appears in the instrument cluster display.

1. Use an authorized vehicle key.

2. If the malfunction persists, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Or: the engine cannot be started with the vehicle key or by brieﬂy pressing the starter button while depressing the brake pedal or the clutch pedal.

There is a malfunction in the start system:

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1. Turn and hold the remote control vehicle key or press the button for as long as needed for the engine to start.

2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

The engine cannot be started remotely

If at least one of the following conditions are met, the engine remote start function does not start:

The vehicle is not fully ready to drive.

Vehicles with ignition lock: There is a vehicle key in the ignition switch.

Sufﬁcient fuel is not available or the indicator light

The vehicle is unlocked.

lit up before the vehicle was parked.

The hood or the trunk lid is opened.

One or several vehicle doors are opened.

The selector lever is not in position ⇒ Automatic transmission: selecting the selector lever position.

If the 12-volt vehicle battery is too weak or discharged.

The emergency ﬂashers are switched on.

The anti-theft alarm system is activated.

The panic alarm is activated.

The vehicle moves.

Two remote starts have already been carried out in direct succession.

There is a system error.

Ensure that the necessary conditions are met and then restart the engine if necessary.

Stopping the engine

1. Bringing the vehicle to a stop ⇒

.

2. Park the vehicle.

3. Vehicles with ignition lock: Switch the ignition off.

4. Vehicles with starter button: Press the starter button brieﬂy. If the engine cannot be turned off, use the emergency stop function.

5. Pay attention to the messages in the instrument cluster.

Exit warning

When the driver door is opened, a warning chime sounds and warning notiﬁcations appear in the instrument cluster display to warn you that you are exiting a

vehicle that can roll.

WARNING

When the engine is switched off, certain vehicle systems do not work or only work in a limited way, such as the brake booster or power steering. As a result, you

must use more force for steering and you must apply more pressure on the brake pedal to stop. When the vehicle is moving, this can result in loss of control of

the vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

When the engine is switched off, the airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not function. This can cause serious or fatal injuries in the event of accidents.

Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Vehicles with ignition lock: If the vehicle key is removed, the steering lock may engage and it will not be possible to steer the vehicle. That can result in loss of

control of the vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never remove the remote vehicle key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

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