Mercedes-Benz 2003 E-Class - Manual (Page 44)

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Getting started
Driving
Starting with the key
̈ Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 3 and hold until the engine
starts (
୴ page 31).
̈ Depress the brake pedal.
The selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine
with the key, see “Turning off the engine”
(
୴ page 51).
Starting with KEYLESS-GO*
You can start your vehicle without a key
using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
on the gear selector lever.
1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
̈ Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure. Do not depress ac-
celerator.
The selector lever lock is released.
̈ Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button 1 once.
The engine starts automatically.
For information on turning off the engine
with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off with
KEYLESS-GO*” (
୴ page 53).
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
̈ If you are starting the engine with the
key, turn key in starter switch to
position 0 and repeat starting proce-
dure.
̈ If you are starting the engine with
KEYLESS-GO*: Close any doors that
may be open to allow for better detec-
tion of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.
Or:
Start the engine with the key as radio
signals from another source may be in-
terfering with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.
̈ Repeat the starting procedure
(
୴ page 43). Remember that extended
starting attempts can drain the battery.
i
You can also use the "touch-start" func-
tion. Turn the key to position 3 and re-
lease it again immediately. The engine
then starts automatically.
!
Ensure that the brake pedal is de-
pressed when starting the engine.