Starting procedure with the SmartKey

instead of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/Stop button out of the ignition lock. To start the engine using the SmartKey instead of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/Stop button out of the ignition lock.

SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lock To start a gasoline engine: turn the SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lock and release it as soon as the engine is running.

SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. To start a diesel engine: turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.

The instrument cluster lights up. preglow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

goes out, turn the SmartKey to position 3 When the goes out, turn the SmartKey to position 3 preglow indicator lamp goes out, turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it as soon as the engine is running.

if the engine is warm. You can start the engine without preglow if the engine is warm.

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