Starting the vehicle
To start your vehicle, you need to press down the brake pedal and select a driving gear. Make sure you are also using your key correctly.
You unlock your vehicle in different ways depending on which type of key you're using. Once unlocked, your vehicle gradually powers on. Many features, such as the climate system, will be accessible once you enter your vehicle.
Before you start driving, make sure that:
- all the doors are closed
- all occupants are properly seated and wearing their seat belts correctly
- the driver seat, the steering wheel position and the mirrors are adjusted to your driving position
- no charging cables are connected
- the driver area is unobstructed and that the pedals are freely movable.
The vehicle can alert you to certain conditions you should address before driving. If something is preventing you from starting the vehicle, have a look in the instrument panel for guidance.Tip
If you are using a distance-capable key, make sure to keep it with you.
If you are using a key card or a discharged distance-capable key, place it on the key reader.
The location of the key reader, used if you start the vehicle with a key card or a discharged distance-capable key. - Press the brake pedal and hold it down.
- Select D or R using the right-hand steering wheel stalk.
The selected gear is indicated in the instrument panel. The ready symbol also appears, emphasizing the transition from parked to a driving gear.
Note
The ready symbol disappears when the vehicle's speed exceeds a walking pace.
