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Getting started
Driving
Starting with the SmartKey
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Make sure the automatic transmission
is set to P.
The gear position indicator in the multi-
function display should be on
P
.
̈
Do not depress the accelerator.
̈
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 (
page 38) and hold until
the engine starts.
For information on turning off the engine
with the SmartKey, see “Turning off the en-
gine” (
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
̈
Make sure KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button
1 is inserted in the starter
̈
Make sure the automatic transmission
is set to P.
The gear position indicator in the multi-
function display should be on
P
.
̈
Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure.
̈
Do not depress the accelerator.
i
You can also use the “touch-start”
function. Turn the SmartKey to
position 3 and release it again immedi-
ately. The engine then starts automati-
cally.
Warning!
G
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 acci-
dentally start the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle.