General information
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a potential
source of danger.Before leaving the car with the engine running,
set the parking brake and place the transmission
in position P or neutral to prevent the car from
moving.
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at moderate engine speeds.
See also:
Using this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a particular
topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
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Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the maintenance status or legally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are automatically
transmitted to your service center before
a service due date.
You can check when your serv ...
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running. ...
