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Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe User Manual

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Getting started

Unlocking

Starter switch positions

Starter switch

0 For removing SmartKey

The steering is locked when the Smart-
Key is removed from the starter switch.
If necessary, move steering wheel
slightly to allow the locking mechanism
to engage.

1 Power supply to some electrical con-

sumers, such as seat adjustment

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

consumers) and driving position

3 Starting position

Warning!

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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch and lock
the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle
equipment may cause an accident and/or
serious personal injury.

i

Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.

!

If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the battery may not be
sufficiently charged.

ț

Check the battery and charge it if
necessary (

page 307).

ț

Get a jump start (

page 310).

To prevent accelerated battery dis-
charge and a possible dead battery, al-
ways remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch when the engine is not in
operation.

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