Mercedes-Benz C 250 Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Using the SmartKey
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
i The SmartKey can only be removed if the
transmission is in position P.
Using KEYLESS-GO
X
Press the Start/Stop button (
Y
page 125).
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
i When the driver's door is closed, this
corresponds to SmartKey position 1. When
the driver's door is open, it corresponds to
SmartKey position
0 or "SmartKey
removed".
If you attempt to switch off the engine while
the selector lever is in a position other than
P, a message appears in the multifunction
display and you hear a tone.
Parking brake
G
WARNING
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle
is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock
up. You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's
brake lights do not light up when the parking
brake is engaged.
G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could
release the parking brake and/or shift the
automatic transmission out of park position
P, either of which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
X
To apply: depress parking brake
;
firmly.
When the engine is running, the
$
(USA
only) or
J
(Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
X
To release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
X
Pull release handle
:
.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the
$
(USA only) or
J
(Canada only) indicator lamp goes out
in the instrument cluster.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharge.
X
Connect a trickle charger.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as
a result of lack of use.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
Parking
141
Driving and parking
Z