Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Getting started
Unlocking
Starter switch positions
Starter switch
0 For removing SmartKey
The steering is locked when the
SmartKey is removed from the starter
switch. If necessary, move steering
wheel slightly to allow the locking
mechanism to engage.
1 Power supply to some electrical con-
sumers, such as seat adjustment
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3 Starting position
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch and lock
the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle
equipment may cause an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
i
The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position
P .
!
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the battery may not be
sufficiently charged.
앫 Check the battery and charge it if
necessary (
컄 page 324)
앫
Get a jump start (
컄
page 327).
To prevent accelerated battery
discharge and a possible dead battery,
always remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch when the engine is not in
operation.