Mercedes-Benz 2004 G 500 - Manual (Page 44)

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Getting started
Driving
Starting
̈ Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
̈ Do not depress accelerator.
̈ Turn 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 52).
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
̈ Turn SmartKey in starter switch to
position 0 and repeat starting proce-
dure.
̈ Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery.
̈ Get a jump start ( ୴ page 313).
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
Light Truck Center.
Parking brake
1 Lever
2 Button
i
You can also use the “touch-start”
function. Turn the SmartKey to
position 3 and release it again immedi-
ately. The engine then starts automati-
cally.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock
the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could release the parking brake,
which could result in an accident and/or se-
rious personal injury.