key battery SKODA OCTAVIA TOUR 2010 1.G / (1U) Columbus Navigation System Manual

Contents3
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
ContentsLayout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick Reference Guide
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Basic functions and important information . . . . .
Instruments and warning lights
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Overview of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
Information display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the battery of the radio remote control
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchronisation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Storage
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Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting front seats electrically* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net partition (Combi)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter*, power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning system
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Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . .
Starting-off and Driving
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Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication
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Mobile phone, handsfree-system* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . . .
Safety
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Passive Safety
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Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . .
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely
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What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system .
Driving Tips
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Intelligent Technology
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Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Changing the battery of the radio remote controlEach remote control key contains a ba ttery which is housed in the cover fig. 29
of the transmitter housing. We recommend ha ving the battery of the key replaced by
a specialist garage. You should, however, proc eed as follows if you wish to replace the
battery yourself:
– Fold open the key.
– Use a thin screwdriver to carefully lever off the front part of the key fig. 29
from the transmitter housing .
– Take off the cover of the transmitter housing fig. 30 in direction of arrow.
– Take the used battery out of the housing cover. – Insert the new battery. Ensure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing down-
wards. The correct polarity is also show n on the cover of the transmitter housing.
– Insert cover with battery in place at the rear of the transmitter housing and press
both parts together.
– Insert the transmitter housing into the front part of the key so that the two parts lock into each other.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of a used battery in accord ance with environmental regulations.
Note
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The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original battery.
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If it is still not be possible to unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote control even
after replacing the battery this means th at the system has to be synchronised
 page 40.
Electronic immobiliserThe electronic immobiliser prevents the vehicle being operated by an
unauthorised person.An electronic chip is integrated in the head of the key. The immobiliser is deactivated
with the aid of this chip when the key is inserted in the ignition lock. The electronic
immobiliser is automatically activated when you withdraw the ignition key from the
lock.
Note
It is only possible to start the engine of your car with a Genuine Škoda key with the
matching code page 27.LockingValid for vehicles without a central locking system:
Fig. 29 Disconnect key with
radio remote controlFig. 30 Cover of the transmitter
housing
ABAA
AB
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Remote control*DescriptionThe vehicle can be unlocked and lock ed using the radio remote control.
The transmitter with the battery is incorporat ed in the handle of the master key. The
receiver is located in the interior of the car. The operating range of the remote control
key is approx. 10 m. But this range can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The master key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking
the car manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or a new unit installed,
it is then necessary for a specialist garage to adapt the system. Only after this is it
possible to again use the remote control.
Note
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The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switched on.
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The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interference
from transmitters close to th e car and which operate in the same frequency range (e.g.
mobile phone, TV transmitter).
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The battery must be replaced, ideally by a specialist garage, if the central locking or
anti-theft alarm system does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away.
Unlocking and locking car
Unlocking the vehicle

– Press button for about 1 second.Locking the vehicle

– Press button for about 1 second.Deactivating safe securing system– Press button twice in 2 seconds. Further information page 36.Folding out of the key– Press button .Folding up of the key– Press button and collapse the key bit in the housing.
The turn signal lights flash twice as confir mation that the vehicle has been unlocked.
The vehicle will lock again automatically if you unlock the vehicle using button but
do not open a door or the boot lid within th e next 30 seconds. This function is intended
to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
The safe securing system along with the anti-theft alarm system are, however, deacti-
vated during these 30 seconds.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and exterior
mirrors* move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver seat
and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
The turn signal lights flash once to confir m that the vehicle has been correctly locked.
If the turn signal lights do not flash, ch eck the doors, bonnet and boot lid again to
ensure that they are closed. If the doors, the bonnet or the boot lid remain open when
the anti-theft alarm system is activated, the turn signal lights do not flash until after
they have been closed.
When the vehicle is unlocked or locked, the interior lights in the door contact are auto-
matically switched on or off.
Fig. 35 Folding key with radio
remote control
A1A2A2A3A3
A1
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If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then not possible to
open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more
difficult for rescuers to get into th e vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
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Operate the radio remote control only when the doors and boot lid are closed and
you have visual contact with the vehicle.

Once in the car, you must not press the lock button
 of the radio remote control
before inserting the key into the ignition lock in order to avoid the car being inadvert-
ently locked and the alarm system* being switched on. Should this happen, press the
unlock button
 of the radio remote control.
Synchronisation of the remote controlIf the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuatin g the remote control system then it is
possible that the code in the key and the co ntrol unit in the vehicle are no longer
synchronised. This can occur when the butt ons on the radio-operated key are actu-
ated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or the battery
on the remote control was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:
Press any button on the remote control.

pressing of the button means that the d oor will unlock with the key within 1
minute.
Anti-theft alarm system*DescriptionThe anti-theft alarm system increases the leve l of protection against people seeking to
break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning signals if an
attempt is made to break into the vehicle. Optical and acoustic signals alert if an alarm
has been triggered (the turn signal lights
flash and the signal horn honks).
How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated au tomatically when the vehicle is locked with
the key on the driver's door or by using th e radio remote control. It is activated 30
seconds after locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is unlocked by only using the
radio remote control. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not
opened within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the ke y into the driver door you then have to
insert the key into the ignition lock and sw itch the ignition on within 15 seconds after
unlocking the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The alarm will
be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
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Bonnet,
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Boot lid,
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Doors,
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Ignition lock,

Vehicle interior
4),
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A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disconnected
while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
Deactivation of interior monitor
The process of switching off and switching on the interior monitoring system is the
same as for switching off and switching on the safe securing system page 36.
4)The alarm will be triggered through movement of occupants within the interior of the vehicle or
an attempt to steal the radio. The rear part of the interior of the vehicle is not fully monitored
under certain circumstances.
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Window convenience operationYou can open and close the electrically po wered windows as follows when unlocking
and locking the vehicle (only close the sliding/tilting roof):Opening a window– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock position until
all the windows are opened.Closing a window– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the dr iver's door in the lock position until all
the windows are closed.
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by
releasing the key.
WARNING
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There must not be any persons in th e vehicle which is locked from the
outside. After approx. 10 minutes have expired or after opening and closing the
vehicle door when the ignition is switched off, the windows can no longer be
opened.

The person who operates the convenie nce system must take extra care,
when closing the window, that no passengers suffer any injuries.Note
Obstruction protection is not active during the convenience operating feature.Operational faultsElectrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery of the car has been disconne cted and then reconnected, the electrically
operated power windows do not operate. The system must be activated. Proceed as
follows in order to re-establish the function:
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Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position until all
the windows are closed,

Release the key,
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Hold the key again in the lockin g position for about 3 seconds.
Operation in winter
Ice accumulating on the surface of the wi ndows during the winter may result in a
greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and go down
several centimetres
Proceed as follows to close the window fully:

Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position until all
the windows are closed,

Repeat this operatiive cy cle when the window stops.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 42. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
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– Switch off the ignition.
– Operate the headlight flasher once.
– Open and close the driver door.
If the door remains open, the light remains on for about 3 minutes.
If the door remains closed, the light stays on for about 30 seconds.Interior lightingFront interior lighting and lighting of storage compartment on front passenger sideSwitching the interior light on– Press the switch to the left, the symbol
  fig. 46 appears.
Switching the interior light off– Press the switch into the middle position O.
– On the version without reading lights press the switch to the right, the symbol O appears.Door contact switching mechanism (front and rear* doors)– Press the switch to the right, the symbol
 appears. – On the version without reading lights press the switch into the middle position
.
Reading lights*– Press on one of the switches in order to
switch the right or left reading light on
or off.Lighting of storage compartment on the front passenger side*– When opening the flap of the storage comp artment on the front passenger side the
lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
– The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on and goes
out when the flap is closed.
On vehicles with central locking, the interior light is switched on for about 20 seconds
when the vehicle is unlocked, when a door is opened or after withdrawing the ignition
key (if the switch of the relevant interior light is in the door contact position).
The interior lighting goes off after about 60 minutes when a door has been left open in
order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
Note
We recommend having these bulbs re placed by a specialist garage.Rear interior lighting*
Fig. 46 Detail of the headliner:
front interior lighting
AAAA
AA
AA
AA
AB
Fig. 47 Rear light
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on the ci garette lighter for other electrical
appliances.Using the cigarette lighter– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter fig. 86 .
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.Using the socket– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket of the cigarette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to additional electrical
accessories with a power uptake up to 120 watts.
WARNING

Take care when using the cigarette lighter! Not paying proper attention or
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.

The cigarette lighter and the power sock et also operates when the ignition
is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.Caution
Always use matching plugs to av oid damaging the power socket.
Note

Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!

Further information page 166, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.
Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)The socket is located on the left in the luggage compartment.
– Open the cover of the power socket fig. 87 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
Fig. 86 Centre console: Ciga-
rette lighter
Fig. 87 Luggage compartment:
Power socket
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The power socket, which fulfils the requirem ents of DIN standard ISO 4165, must only
be used for connecting approv ed electrical accessories with a power uptake of up to
120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is
stationary.
The same remarks apply here as for page 73.
Further information page 166, “Accessories, change s and replacement of parts”.Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storage facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING

Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects might
slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and may
distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of accident!

Use the storage compartments in the door panels only for small items which
do not project out of the compartment in order to avoid any interference with
the proper operation of the side airbags.

Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from other
storage possibilities may get into the fo otwell of the driver. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes, oper ate the clutch or accelerator - risk of
accident!
Storage compartment on the front passenger sideOpening and closing the storage compartment on the front passenger
side– Pull the handle of the lid in direction of arrow fig. 88 and fold it downwards.
– Raise the lid and press it until the catch is heard to engage.
The storage compartment can be locked an d unlocked using the vehicle key (if the
storage compartment is lockable*).
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons.
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
 page 74
Storage compartment below steering wheel
 page 9
Storage compartment in the middle part of the dash
panel
page 9
Storage compartment for spectacles*
page 75
Storage compartment in the front doors
 page 9
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
page 75
Rear armrest with storage compartment*
page 76
Clothes hooks*
page 76
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 88 Dash panel: Storage
compartment on the front
passenger side
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Petrol engines
- ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked.
- ignition switched on
- start engine
Diesel engines - interruption of fuel supply, ignition swit ched off, engine off, the steering can be
locked.
- heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
You should not switch on any major elec trical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine
Applies to all models:
Position
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the
steering locking pin is heard to engage. Yo u should always lock the steering as a
general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft of
your vehicle  .
Position
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot
easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.
Position
The engine is started in this position. At th e same time switched on low beam or main
beam or other electrical components wi th major power consumption are briefly
switched off. The ignition key moves back into position when one releases the key.
The ignition key must be turned back into position each time before starting the
engine again. The starter repeat lock in th e ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is r unning and thus getting damaged.
WARNING

When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (ignition
switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the
warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected
locking of the steering wh eel - risk of accident!

Do not withdraw the ignition key from the lock until the vehicle has come to
a stop. The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of accident!

Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle, even
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
The children might otherwise start the engi ne or switch on electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!
Starting the engineGeneral
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
Place the gearshift lever into neutral and put on the handbrake firmly before
starting the engine.

The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine - the starter
then only has to crank the engine.

Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage to
the starter.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting
the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic valve clearance
compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
If the engine does not start ...
You can use the battery of anothe r vehicle as a jump-start aid page 173.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fi tted with a manual gearbox. The tow-starting
distance must not be more than 50 metres page 175.
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Starting-off and Driving89
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING

Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The exhaust gases
of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon monoxide a
poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and
death.
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Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.Caution
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The starter may only be operated (ignitio n key position ), if the engine is not
running. If the starter is immedi ately operated after switching off the engine, the starter
or the engine can be damaged.
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Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the
engine has not yet reached its normal oper ating temperature - risk of damaging the
engine!
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Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter should not be tow-
started over a distance of more than 50 metres.For the sake of the environment
Never warm up the engine when the vehicle is standing. Drive off right away. Through
this the engine reaches its operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emis-
sions are lower.Petrol enginesThese engines are fitted with a starter system which selects the correct fuel-air mixture
for every external air temperature.
Do not depress accelerator before and when starting engine.
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Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start right
awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.
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It is possible that the fuse on the electric al fuel pump is defect if the engine still
does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary page 177.
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Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance. It may be necessary, if the engine is
very hot, to slightly depress the accelerator after
the engine has started.
Diesel enginesGlow plug system
Diesel engines are equipped with a glow plug system, the preglow period being
controlled automatically in line with the coolant temperature and outside tempera-
ture.
The preglow indicator light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.

You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light
 has
gone out.
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The glow plug warning light will come on for about one second if the engine is at a
normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This
means that you can start the engine right away.

Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start right
awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.

It is possible that the fuse on the diesel preglow system is defect if the engine still
does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary page 177.

Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
Starting the engine after the fuel tank has run dry
It may take longer than normal to start the engine after refuelling if the fuel tank has
run completely dry - up to one minute. This is because the fuel system must first of all
be filled while the attempting to start the engine.
Switching off the engine– The engine can be switched off by tu rning the ignition key into position
 page 87, fig. 100 .
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