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Getting started
Driving
Starting
̈ Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
̈ Do not depress 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 57).
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter to
position 0 and repeat starting
procedure (
୴ page 46).
̈ Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery.
̈ Get a jump start (୴ page 406).
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.
Parking brake
1 Release handle
2 Parking brake
i
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.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children
could release the parking brake, which
could result in an accident and/or serious
injury.