Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Getting started
Driving
Automatic transmission*
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
P Park position with gear selector lever
lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral position
D Drive position
For more information, see “Automatic
transmission*” (
Starting
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Place the gear selector lever in
position P.
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Do not depress the accelerator.
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Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 (
page 32) and release it
again immediately. The engine then
starts automatically.
For information on turning off the engine,
see “Turning off engine” (
Starting difficulties
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time,
it can no longer be turned in the switch. In
this case, the steering is locked.
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To unlock, remove SmartKey from
starter switch and reinsert.
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
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Turn the SmartKey in starter switch to
position 0 and repeat the starting
procedure (
Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the vehicle battery.
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Get a jump start (
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
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Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.