Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual, Page: 149 / 510

Starting the vehicle in emergency operation
mode
If the vehicle does not start and the
display message appears in the multifunction
display, you can start the vehicle in emergency
operation mode.
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Ensure that marked space 2 is empty.
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Remove SmartKey 1 from the key ring.
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Lay SmartKey 1 in marked space 2 .
The vehicle will start after a short while.
If you remove SmartKey
1 from marked
space 2 , the engine starts again. For fur‐
ther vehicle starts, however, SmartKey 1
must be located in marked space 2 during
the entire journey.
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Have SmartKey 1 checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If the vehicle does not start:
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Leave SmartKey 1 in marked space 2 .
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Depress the brake pedal and start the vehicle
using the start/stop button.
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Start the vehicle using the start/stop button.
% You can also switch on the power supply or
the ignition with the start/stop button.
Starting the vehicle via Remote Online serv‐
ices
Cooling or heating the vehicle interior before
starting a journey
% This function is not available in all countries.
If you start the vehicle via your smartphone, the
previously selected air conditioning setting is
active.
Ensure the following before starting the engine:
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The legal stipulations in the area where your
vehicle is parked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
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It is safe to start and run the engine where
your vehicle is parked.
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The fuel tank is sufficiently filled.
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The starter battery is sufficiently charged.
Starting the vehicle
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WARNING Risk of crushing or entrap‐
ment due to unintentional starting of the
engine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is started unintentionally during
service or maintenance work.
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Always secure the engine against unin‐
tentional starting before carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
Requirements:
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park position j is selected.
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the anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
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