Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 130)

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Controls in detail
Driving and parking
Starting difficulties
The engine does not start. You can hear
the starter.
There could be a malfunction
ț in the engine electronics, or
ț in the fuel supply system
Carry out the following steps:
̈ If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey: Turn SmartKey in starter
switch to position 0 and repeat starting
procedure (
୴ page 126).
̈ If you are starting the engine with
KEYLESS-GO*: Close any doors that
may be open to allow for better detec-
tion of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.
or
̈ Remove the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button from starter switch.
̈ Start the engine with the SmartKey as
radio signals from another source may
be interfering with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.
̈ Repeat the starting procedure
(
୴ page 126).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts:
̈ Call Roadside Assistance.
̈ Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
The engine does not start. You cannot
hear the starter.
The battery may not be sufficiently
charged.
̈ Get a jump start ( ୴ page 451).
If the engine will not start despite a jump
start:
̈ Call Roadside Assistance.
̈ Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Driving off
!
Remember that extended starting attempts
can drain the battery.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only) from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children
could release the parking brake, which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
Warning!
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On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of loss of control.