Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual User Manual
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Getting started
Driving
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 (
୴
page 35) and release it
again immediately. The engine starts
automatically.
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Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine,
see “Turning off engine” (
୴
page 58).
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
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Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0 and repeat the starting
procedure.
Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the vehicle battery.
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Get a jump start (
୴
page 399).
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.
Parking brake
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey 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
injury.