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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.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
located in the vehicle.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
1
USA only
2
Canada only
왘
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to
P
.
왘
Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure. Do not depress ac-
celerator.
왘
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*” (
컄
page 64).
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
왘
If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey: Turn SmartKey in starter
switch to position
0
and repeat starting
procedure.
왘
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*.
Warning!
G
As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started.
Therefore, never leave children unattended
in the vehicle, as they could otherwise
accidentally start the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle.
Summary of Contents for 2008 SL 55 AMG
Page 1: ...SL 550 SL 55 AMG SL 600 SL 65 AMG...
Page 20: ...20...
Page 22: ...22 At a glance Exterior view...
Page 24: ...24 At a glance Cockpit...
Page 26: ...26 At a glance Instrument cluster...
Page 28: ...28 At a glance Instrument cluster...
Page 34: ...34 At a glance Storage compartments...
Page 37: ...37 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...
Page 67: ...67 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...
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Page 189: ...188 Controls in detail Automatic climate control...
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Page 457: ...456 Technical data Weights Trunk load max 220 lbs 100 kg...
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