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Starter switch positions
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have it checked and replaced if necessary. If
a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on
after starting the engine or comes on while
driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument
cluster” (Y page 548).
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If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the vehicle battery may not
be sufficiently charged.
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Check the vehicle battery and charge it
if necessary.
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Get a jump start.
To prevent accelerated vehicle battery
discharge or a completely discharged
vehicle battery, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch when the
engine is not in operation.
KEYLESS-GO
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Observe Safety notes, see
page 62.
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
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without the brake pedal depressed
corresponds to the various starter switch
positions (Y page 307)
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with the brake pedal firmly depressed will
start the engine (Y page 338)
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.
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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 function of the SmartKey overrules the
KEYLESS-GO function.
The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.
1
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
2
Starter switch
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Insert KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1
into starter switch 2 (if not inserted
already).
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When you switch from SmartKey mode
back to KEYLESS-GO mode, the system
requires 2 seconds of detection time
before you can use the KEYLESS-GO button
as usual.
Controls in detail