Mercedes-Benz 2007 SL 550, Operator'S Manual

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Getting started
Driving
Starting with KEYLESS-GO*
You can start your vehicle without the
SmartKey in the starter switch using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the
gear selector lever.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
1
USA only
2
Canada only
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Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to
P .
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Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure. Do not depress ac-
celerator.
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Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button 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*” (
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page 62).
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:
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
(
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page 52). Remember that extended
starting attempts can drain the battery.
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Get a jump start (
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page 419).
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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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.