Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Starter switch positions
96
KEYLESS-GO
G
Observe Safety notes, see
page 66.
Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO
feature are supplied with a SmartKey with
integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a
removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
With the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
inserted in the starter switch and the
SmartKey present in the vehicle, pressing the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
R
without the brake pedal depressed
corresponds to the various starter switch
positions (Y page 95)
R
with the brake pedal firmly depressed will
start the engine (Y page 129)
If you wish or should there be the need to
insert the SmartKey in the starter switch, the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be easily
removed by pulling it out of the starter switch.
i
The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does
not need to be removed from the starter
switch when you leave the vehicle.
However, always take the SmartKey with
you when you leave the vehicle. As long as
the SmartKey is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s
electrical systems can be switched on or
the engine can be started using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.
1
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
2
Starter switch
X
Insert KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1
into starter switch 2 (if not inserted
already).
X
Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
X
Do not depress the brake pedal.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
3
USA only
4
Canada only
Position 0
Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed).
Position 1
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once.
This supplies power for some electrical
consumers, such as radio functions.
Controls in detail