# Prerequisites for Activating the Vehicle's Drive System

The vehicle's drive system can be activated when the following conditions are fulfilled:

The high- voltage battery is fully charged. There is no charging cable connected. The temperature of the high- voltage battery is within the operating range. There is a valid vehicle value in the vehicle.

# Activating the vehicle's drive system READY

1. Select the driving mode position with the brake pedal depressed. Activation of the vehicle's drive system is indicated by visual and acoustic signals. 
2. Repeat the procedure if the vehicle's drive system cannot be activated. If necessary, perform an emergency start.

# WARNING

An electric vehicle generates only very low levels of noise when stationary, driving or during operation. Other road users, such as pedestrians and children, may therefore have difficulty hearing or detecting the vehicle while it is driving. This can lead to accidents and injuries, for example in traffic- calmed zones, when manoeuvring the vehicle or when reversing.

# WARNING

Careless or unsupervised use of the vehicle value can lead to accidents or injuries.

Always take all vehicle values with you every time you leave the vehicle. Children or third parties could lock the vehicle, activate the vehicle's drive system, switch on the ignition or operate electrical equipment such as the electric windows. Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the vehicle is locked. They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures depending on the season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially among small children.

# NOTICE

The ignition can be switched on and the vehicle's drive system activated only if there is a valid vehicle value in the vehicle.