Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 240, Operator'S Manual

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Getting started
Driving
Starting
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Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to
P .
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Do not depress accelerator.
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Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position
3 and hold until the engine
starts (
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page 33).
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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” (
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page 57).
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 to
position
0 and repeat starting
procedure (
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page 46).
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Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery.
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Get a jump start (
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page 350).
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
1 Release handle
2 Parking brake
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You can also use the “touch-start”
function. Turn the SmartKey in the
starter switch to position
3 and release
it again immediately. The engine then
starts automatically.
Warning!
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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. Children could release the
parking brake, which could result in an acci-
dent and/or serious injury.