The engine can only be started using a correctly coded original key.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this the engine reaches its operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emissions are lower.
Note
The radiator fan can intermittently continue to run for approximately 10 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.
Electronic immobilizer
An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deactivated with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated when the ignition key is withdrawn from the lock.
The engine will not start if a non-authorized ignition key is used.
The MAXI DOT display shows the following:
Immobilizer active.
Ignition lock
Fig. 102 Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock
Petrol engines » Fig. 102
Diesel engines » Fig. 102
To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the steering locking pin engages audibly.
If the steering is locked and the key cannot be turned or can only be turned with difficulty to position 2 » Fig. 102, move the steering wheel back and forth and the steering lock will unlock.
Note
We recommend locking the steering wheel whenever leaving the vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against the attempted theft of your car.
Starting the engine
Vehicles with a diesel engine are equipped with a glow plug system. The glow
plug warning light lights up after
the ignition has been switched on. Start
the engine once the warning light
has gone out.
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Procedure for starting the engine
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position 2 .
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position 1 . Repeat the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
Switching off the engine
Switch off the engine by turning the ignition key to position 1 » Fig. 102 on page 103.
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