Starting and driving

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Hill start assist (HSA)*

The foot brake can be released before setting off or reversing uphill - the HSA (Hill Start Assist) function means that the car does not roll backwards.

Steering lock

The steering lock makes steering difficult if the car is e.g. taken unlawfully.

Remote start (ERS)*

Remote start (ERS – Engine Remote Start) means that the car's engine can be started remotely using the remote control key or the PCC key. This is so that the passenger compartment can be warmed up/cooled down before departure.

Remote start (ERS) - operation

Starting the engine – Flexifuel

Flex-fuel engines can be driven on 95 octane unleaded petrol and bioethanol E85. The engine is started in the same way as in a petrol-driven car.

Starting the engine

The engine is started and switched off using the remote control key and the START/STOP ENGINE button.

All Wheel Drive - (AWD)*

The best traction possible is achieved with all-wheel drive.

Remote start (ERS) - symbols and messages

Eco guide & Power guide*

Eco guide and Power guide are two combined instrument panel instruments which help the driver to drive the car with optimum driving economy. The car also stores statistics of journeys made, which can be viewed in the form of a block diagram; see Trip computer - trip statistics.

Switching off the engine

The engine is switched off using the START/STOP ENGINE button.

Jump starting with battery

If the starter battery is discharged then the car can be started with current from another battery.

Gearboxes

There are two main types of gearbox. Manual gearbox and automatic gearbox.