Mercedes-Benz 280 C, Owner'S Manual

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To start a diesel engine: turn the key
to position 2 in the ignition lock
( e page 82).
The
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pre-glow indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up.
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When the
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pre-glow indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster goes out, turn
the key to position
3 and release it as
soon as the engine is running.
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You can start the engine without pre-glow
if the engine is warm.
Automatic transmission*
Gearshift pattern
P Park position with selector lever lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
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Before starting the engine, make sure
that the selector lever is in position
P .
Further information about the automatic
transmission (
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page 112).
Starting the engine with the key
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Petrol engine: turn the key to position
3 in the ignition lock (
e
page 82) and
release it.
The engine starts automatically.
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Diesel engine: turn the key to position
2 in the ignition lock ( e page 82).
The
q
pre-glow indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up.
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When the
q
pre-glow indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster goes out, turn
the key to position
3 and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
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You can start the engine without pre-glow
if the engine is warm.
Starting the engine with KEYLESS GO*
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Risk of injury
Your vehicle can be started using a valid
KEYLESS GO key*. For this reason, children
should never be left unsupervised in the ve-
hicle. Always take the KEYLESS GO key*
with you when leaving the vehicle, even if
you are only leaving it for a short time.
You can start your vehicle with the KEY-
LESS GO button near the steering column.
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KEYLESS GO button
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Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
The engine can only be started if the
brake pedal is depressed.
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Press KEYLESS GO button
1
once.
Vehicles with a petrol engine: the en-
gine starts automatically.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: pre-glow
is activated and the engine starts auto-
matically.
Controls
Driving and parking
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