Before you start driving, make sure that:
- All doors are closed.
- All occupants are properly seated and wearing their seatbelts correctly.
- The driver seat, the steering wheel position and the mirrors are adjusted to your driving position.
- The driver area and the pedals are not obstructed.
Tip
The car can alert you to certain conditions you should address before driving. If something is preventing you from starting the car, have a look in the driver display for guidance.
Make sure you have a key with you.
Press and hold the brake pedal down.
Press the start button.
The engine starts.
Note
If you want to turn the ignition on without starting the engine, press the start button without pressing the brake pedal. This lets you operate the windows or adjust the climate settings, for example. Keep in mind that having the ignition on drains the battery.
Select gear D or R using the gear selector.
The selected gear is indicated in the driver display. The ready symbol also appears, emphasising the transition from parked to a driving gear.
Note
The ready symbol disappears when the car's speed exceeds walking pace.
Warning
Don't leave the car running in an enclosed space. The fumes can cause serious harm to people or animals.
If the engine doesn't start after three attempts, try again after a few minutes. Waiting a while before trying again allows the 12V battery to recover.
