To start your car, 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 car in different ways depending on which type of key you're using. Once unlocked, your car gradually powers on. Many features, such as the climate system, will be accessible once you enter your car.
Before you start driving, make sure that:
- all doors are closed
- all occupants are properly seated and wearing their seatbelts 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 moveable.
Tip
The car can alert you to certain conditions you should address before driving. If something is preventing you from starting the car, have a look in the driver display for guidance.
Note
If your car is equipped with an alcohol lock, you need to take and pass a breath test before starting the car.
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 hold the brake pedal down.
Select D or R using the right-hand side steering wheel stalk.
The selected gear is indicated in the driver display. The ready symbol also appears, emphasising the transition from parked to a driving gear.
Note
The ready symbol disappears when the car's speed exceeds walking pace. It reappears whenever the car slows down below the same threshold.