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Getting started
Driving
Automatic transmission*
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
P Park position with gear selector lever
lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
For more information, see “Automatic
transmission*” (
୴ page 164).
Starting
̈ Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
̈ Do not depress the accelerator.
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 and hold until the engine
starts (
୴ page 33).
̈ Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine,
see “Turning off engine” (
୴ page 56).
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0 and repeat starting
procedure (
୴ page 46).
Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.
̈ Get a jump start (୴ page 407).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
̈ Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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You can also use the “touch-start”
function. Turn the SmartKey in the
starter switch to position 3 and release
it again immediately. The engine then
starts automatically.