Starting the engine

Starting the engine
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engine
If the engine is cold and temperatures are below approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may be delayed somewhat due to automatic preheating.
A message is displayed.
See also:
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the r ...
Three different drive modes
There are three different modes that the transmission works under: Drive,
Sport or Manual. Sport mode provides a more aggressive shifting, holding gears
longer and letting you stay in the engine's ...
Supplementary text messages
You can call up more information, e.g., on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via Check Control.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp ...
