Mercedes-Benz C-Sedan 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 160)

The Start/Stop button can be removed from
the ignition lock. Then, you can insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey's
remote control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a
short time:
R you will not be able to switch on the ignition
with the Start/Stop button.
R you will not be able to start the engine with
the Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again.
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the but-
ton on the front door (
Y
page 87), you can
continue to start the engine with the Start/
Stop button.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you leave
the vehicle. You should, however, always take
the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehi-
cle. As long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle:
R the vehicle can be started using the Start/
Stop button
R the electrically powered equipment can be
operated
The engine can be turned off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the
Start/Stop button for approximately three
seconds. This function operates independ-
ently of the ECO start/stop automatic engine
switch-off function.
SmartKey positions with the Start/Stop
button
When you insert Start/Stop button : into
ignition lock ;, the system needs approx-
imately two seconds recognition time. You
can then use Start/Stop button :.
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. If an indicator lamp does not go out after
starting the engine or lights up while driving,
see (
Y
page 285).
If Start/Stop button : has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the SmartKey
being removed from the ignition.
X
Insert Start/Stop button : into ignition
lock ;.
X To switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button : once.
The power supply is switched on. You can
now activate the windshield wipers, for
example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
R the driver's door is opened and
R you press Start/Stop button : twice when
in this position
X To switch on the ignition: press Start/
Stop button : twice.
The ignition is switched on.
The power supply is switched off again if:
R
the driver's door is opened and
R you press Start/Stop button : once when
in this position
= Start/Stop button USA
? Start/Stop button Canada
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