Mercedes-Benz 2007 SL 65 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Unlocking
SmartKey
Starter switch
0 For removing SmartKey
1 Power supply for some electrical con-
sumers, such as seat adjustment
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
All lamps (except high beam headlamp
indicator lamp and turn signal indicator
lamps unless activated) in the instru-
ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the
instrument cluster fails to come on
when the ignition is switched on, have
it checked and replaced if necessary.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster re-
mains on after starting the engine or
comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps
in the instrument cluster”
(
page 332).
3 Starting position
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
1 USA only
2 Canada only
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When you switch on the ignition, the indica-
tor and warning lamps (except high beam head-
lamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator
lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster
come on. The indicator and warning lamps (ex-
cept high beam headlamp indicator lamp and
turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go
out when the engine is running. This indicates
that the respective systems are operational.
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The SmartKey can only be removed from the
starter switch with the gear selector lever in
position P.
!
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the starter battery may not be
sufficiently charged.
ț Check the starter battery and charge it if
necessary (
page 414).
ț Get a jump start (page 419).
To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a
completely discharged battery, always remove
the SmartKey from the starter switch when the
engine is not in operation.