STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key
Starting the engine
Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position 2 and hold this position until the engine preheating light goes off É.
To start:
on vehicles equipped with automatic gearboxes, set the lever to position P or N.
For all vehicles:
turn the key to the “START” position 3 without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key back to the “LOCK” position 0.
Starting the vehicle
On flat, level ground, with the vehicle unladen, you are recommended to start in second gear.
Never start your vehicle while freewheeling on a gradient. Risk of non-activation of power-assisted steering.
There is a risk of accidents.
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the brake servo, power-assisted steering, etc., and the passive safety devices such as the airbags and pretensioners will no longer operate.
Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in your vehicle, even for a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or locking the doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.