Driving Your Vehicle

Starter Button

Starter Button

These instructions apply to vehicles with an automatic transmission only.

The starter button is located on the center console, next to the gear shifter.

Starting the Engine

  1. With a valid vehicle key in the vehicle, press and hold the brake pedal.

  2. Push the starter button.

Stopping the Engine

  1. With the vehicle in Park, press the starter button.

Accessory Mode

"Accessory mode" enables limited vehicle functions without starting the engine, instead using the vehicle’s 12 V battery to draw power.

To turn on "accessory mode":

  1. With a valid vehicle key in the vehicle, push the starter button without pressing the brake pedal.

To turn off "accessory mode":

  1. Push the starter button without pressing the brake pedal.

See Owner’s Manual for further details and important warnings about the keyless ignition feature. Do not leave vehicle unattended with the engine running, particularly in enclosed spaces, and consult local laws for any limitations on use.

Gear Selection

These instructions apply to vehicles with an automatic transmission only.

The gear selector lever is located in the center console. When the ignition is switched on, the engaged gear is shown in the instrument cluster display.

Gear Selection

To change gears:

  1. Start the engine.

  2. Press the brake pedal.

  3. If shifting out of P or N, press the lock button on the selector lever.

  4. Push the selector lever into the desired position.

The available gears include:

P - Park; the drive gears are locked. Only select when the vehicle is stationary.
R - Reverse; only select when the vehicle is stationary.
N - Neutral; no power is transferred to the wheels and no engine braking is possible.
D - Drive; forward driving gears.
S - Sport; the forward gears shift to fully utilize the engine power reserves.

To shift between D and S, tap the gear selector toward you, in the direction of the arrow.

Start-Stop

The start-stop system automatically switches the engine on and off when coming to a halt or when stationary, and when vehicle conditions allow. The engine restarts automatically when the brake is released or when the vehicle requires.

The start-stop function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on.

To temporarily deactivate the start-stop system:

  1. Press the  button in the center console next to the gear shifter.

  2. To reactivate start-stop, press the  button again. It will also automatically reactivate the next time the engine is manually stopped and restarted, or if the Eco driving mode is selected.

Driving Modes

With driving modes, you can adapt various properties of the vehicle systems, such as suspension, steering, and climate controls, to the current driving situation, your desired driving comfort, and for a more economic driving style. The availability of driving modes depends on vehicle equipment.

Available driving modes may include:

Eco - Switches the vehicle to more fuel efficient operation compared to other driving modes.
Comfort - Provides a comfort-oriented vehicle setup.
Normal - Offers a balanced calibration.
Sport - Gives the driver a sporty feel.
Custom - You can adapt the individual vehicle systems to your preferences.

Selecting the Driving Mode

For vehicles with a driving mode  button next to the gear shifter:

  1. Press the driving mode button .

  2. Continue pressing the driving mode button until your desired mode is selected.
    OR

  3. Tap the desired driving mode on the Infotainment screen.

For vehicles with an ECO button next to the gear shifter:

  1. Press the ECO button to switch to the Eco driving mode and again to switch back to Normal.

  2. If you switch the ignition off, the Normal driving mode is set the next time the ignition is turned on.