Start the engine, See “starting with keyless-go – Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Getting started
Driving
Diesel engine:
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Make sure the automatic transmission
is set to P.
The transmission position indicator in
the multifunction display should be
on
P
.
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Do not depress the accelerator.
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Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 2 (
Preglow indicator lamp
q in the
instrument cluster comes on.
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As soon as preglow indicator
lamp
q goes out, turn the SmartKey
in the starter switch to position 3
(
page 40) and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
Starting with KEYLESS-GO*
You can start your vehicle without the
SmartKey in the starter switch using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in the
starter switch.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
located in the vehicle.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
1 USA only
2 Canada only
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Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button is inserted in the starter
switch (
For information on turning off the engine
with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off with
KEYLESS-GO*” (
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If the engine is at operating temperature,
preglow indicator lamp
q may not stay on
and you can start the engine without preglowing.
Warning!
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As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started.
Therefore, never leave children unattended
in the vehicle, as they could otherwise
accidentally start the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle.
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If you wish to start the engine using the
SmartKey instead of the KEYLESS-GO feature,
remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from
the starter switch (