Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLK-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Driving and parking
108
X
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position
3 (
Y
page 82) and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
With KEYLESS-GO
G
Warning!
As long as the SmartKey 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 you and lock the vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
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 must be located in the vehicle.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
1
USA only
2
Canada only
X
Depress the brake pedal during the starting
procedure.
X
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once.
The engine starts automatically.
Starting difficulties
! Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position
0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the starter switch.
In this case, the steering is locked.
X To unlock, remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch and reinsert.
The engine does not start. You can hear
the starter.
There could be a malfunction in the engine
electronics or in the fuel supply system.
Carry out the following steps:
X
If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position
0 and repeat the starting
procedure.
X
If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS-
GO: Close any doors that may be open to
allow for better detection of the SmartKey.
or
X
Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio
signals from another source may be
interfering with the KEYLESS-GO function.
X
Repeat the starting procedure.
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