Mercedes-Benz C 220 1996, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and Turning Off
the Engine
Start Lock-Out
Important!
The engine can only be started, if
the vehicle was unlocked from the
outside.
Before Starting
Engage parking brake and ensure
selector lever is in position “ P” or
“ N ” . Turn key in steering lock to
position 2. The charge indicator
lamp should come on.
Note:
If transmit button of the remote
control is inadvertently pressed
again prior to starting the engine,
the start lock-out is activated. In
this case press transmit button
again to deactivate the start lock­
out.
Cold Engine
Do not depress accelerator. Turn
key in steering lock clockwise to
the stop. Release key only when
the engine is firing regularly.
Hot Engine
Do not depress accelerator. Turn
key in steering lock clockwise to
the stop. If the engine has not
fired after approx. 4 seconds,
depress accelerator and continue
cranking until the engine is firing
regularly. Release key and back
off accelerator.
At very high coolant temperatures
the engine starting time can be
shortened if the accelerator is de­
pressed slowly at the beginning of
the starting process.
Turning Off
Turn the key in the steering lock to
position 0 to stop the engine.
The key can only be removed with
the selector lever in position “ P” .
Important!
Due to the installed starter non­
repeat feature, the key must be
turned completely to the left before
attempting to start the engine
again.
The battery charge indicator lamp
should go out as as soon as the
engine has started.
In areas where temperatures fre­
quently drop below - 4 ° F (-20°C )
we recommend that an engine
block heater be installed. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
will advise you on this subject.