Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Getting started
Unlocking
SmartKey
Starter switch
0 For removing SmartKey
1 Power supply for some electrical
consumers, such as seat adjustment
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
All lamps (except high beam headlamp
indicator lamp and turn signal indicator
lamps unless activated) in the instru-
ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the
instrument cluster fails to come on
when the ignition is switched on, have
it checked and replaced if necessary. If
a lamp in the instrument cluster
remains on after starting the engine or
comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps
in instrument cluster” (
3 Starting position
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When you switch on the ignition, the
indicator and warning lamps (except high beam
headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indica-
tor lamps unless activated) in the instrument
cluster come on. The indicator and warning
lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator
lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated)
will go out when the engine is running.
This indicates that the respective systems are
operational.
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If the SmartKey does not belong to the
vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the
starter switch. However, the ignition does not
switch on and the engine does not start.
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When the SmartKey is removed from the
starter switch and the automatic transmission is
in a position other than P, the automatic
transmission automatically shifts to P.
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If the SmartKey cannot be turned in
the starter switch, the battery may not be
sufficiently charged.
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Check the battery and charge it if necessary
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Get a jump start (
To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a
completely discharged battery, always remove
the SmartKey from the starter switch when the
engine is not in operation.