Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLC, Operator'S Manual

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To start the vehicle without actively using the
SmartKey:
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the Start/Stop button must be inserted in
the ignition lock.
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the SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
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the vehicle must not be locked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO (
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page 83).
Do not keep the SmartKey:
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with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey.
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with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil.
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inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the Smart-
Key.
If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey's
remote control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a
short time:
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you will not be able to switch on the ignition
with the Start/Stop button.
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you will not be able to start the engine with
the Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again.
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the but-
ton on the front door (
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page 89), you can
continue to start the engine with the Start/
Stop button.
The engine can be switched off while the vehi-
cle is in motion by pressing and holding the
Start/Stop button for three seconds. This
function operates independently of the ECO
start/stop automatic engine switch-off func-
tion.
Key positions with the Start/Stop button
:
Start/Stop button
;
Ignition lock
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. Further information on situations where
an indicator lamp either fails to go out after
starting the engine or lights up while driving
(
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page 293).
If Start/Stop button : has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the SmartKey
being removed from the ignition.
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To switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button : once.
The power supply is switched on. You can
now activate the windshield wipers, for
example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
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the driver's door is opened and
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you press Start/Stop button : twice when
in this position
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To switch on the ignition: press Start/
Stop button : twice.
The ignition is switched on.
The ignition is switched off again if:
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you do not start the engine from this posi-
tion within 15 minutes
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you press Start/Stop button : twice when
in this position
The power supply is switched off again if:
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the driver's door is opened and
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you press Start/Stop button : twice when
in this position
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Driving
Driving
and
parking