Mercedes-Benz 2003 CLK 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Unlocking
Starter switch positions
Starter switch
0 For removing key
1 Power supplies to some electrical con-
sumers, such as seat adjustment
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3 Starting position
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the Smart-
Key with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) with
you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac-
cess to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause an ac-
cident and/or serious personal injury.
i
The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.
!
If the key is left in starter switch posi-
tion 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the starter
switch.
̈ Remove the key from the starter
switch and reinsert.
If the key can still not be turned, the
battery may not be sufficiently
charged.
̈ Check the battery and charge it
if necessary (
page 329).
̈ Get a jump start ( page 332).
To prevent accelerated battery dis-
charge and a possible dead battery, al-
ways remove the key from the starter
switch.