Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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Getting started
Driving
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Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button
1 once.
The engine starts if the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.
For information on turning off the engine
with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off with
KEYLESS-GO*” (
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
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If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter
switch to position 0 and repeat starting
procedure.
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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:
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Remove KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button from starter switch.
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Start the engine with the SmartKey as
radio signals from another source may
be interfering with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.
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Repeat the starting procedure
(
page 54). Remember that extended
starting attempts can drain the 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
Light Truck Center.
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If you wish to start the vehicle using the
SmartKey instead of the KEYLESS-GO
feature, remove the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button from the starter
switch (