General information
 Enclosed areas
  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
  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
  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 right 
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
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Switching on automatically
   Select transmission position R with the engine 
running.
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Service history
   Perform maintenance work at the service center 
and have them recorded in the vehicle data. The 
entries are like a service booklet of the documentation 
of regular maintenance.
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