Starting the vehicle
Starting your vehicle requires a key to be present and used correctly, and you must press down on the brake pedal while starting and select a driving gear.
Your vehicle unlocks differently depending on which type of key you are using. Once unlocked, your vehicle gradually powers on. Many features, such as the climate system, will be accessible once you enter your vehicle.
To start your vehicle, press down the brake pedal and select a driving gear. If you are using a key card or a discharged distance-capable key, you must first place it on the card reader.
Before you start driving, make sure that:
- All 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 the pedals can move freely.
Tip
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.
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 card reader.
Press and 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. It reappears whenever the vehicle slows down below the same threshold.