Starting the car
The car is started using the start knob in the tunnel console when the key is in the passenger compartment.
Warning
Before starting:
- Fasten the seatbelt.
- Adjust the seat, steering wheel and mirrors.
- Make sure that the brake pedal can be fully depressed.
The key is not physically used when starting the car since it is equipped with support for keyless starting (Passive start).
Important
When the engine is started, the starter motor works until the engine is started or until its overheating protection triggers2.
When starting in normal conditions, the car's electric drive motor is prioritised - the petrol engine remains switched off. This means that after the start knob has been turned clockwise, the electric motor has ”started” and the car is ready to drive. A started car is indicated by the driver display's indicator lamps extinguishing and its preset theme illuminating.
However there are situations where the petrol engine is started instead e.g. in the event of the temperature being too low or if the hybrid battery needs charging.
Error messages
If the Car key not found message is shown in the driver display when starting, place the key by the back-up reader. Then try to start the car again.
Note
If the message Car start System check, wait is shown in the driver display when starting, wait until the message disappears and then try to start the car again.