Mercedes-Benz R 350, Operator'S Manual

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Getting started
Driving
Starting with the SmartKey
왘
Make sure the automatic transmission
is set to
P .
The gear position indicator in the multi-
function display should be on
P .
왘
Do not depress the accelerator.
왘
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position
3 (
컄
page 38) and hold until
the engine starts.
For information on turning off the engine
with the SmartKey, see “Turning off the en-
gine” (
컄
page 66).
Starting with KEYLESS-GO*
You can start your vehicle without the
SmartKey in the starter switch using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in the
starter switch.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
located in the vehicle.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
1
USA only
2
Canada only
왘
Make sure KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button
1
is inserted in the starter
switch (
컄
page 40).
왘
Make sure the automatic transmission
is set to
P .
The gear position indicator in the multi-
function display should be on
P .
왘
Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure.
왘
Do not depress the accelerator.
i
You can also use the “touch-start”
function. Turn the SmartKey to
position
3 and release it again immedi-
ately. The engine then starts automati-
cally.
Warning!
G
As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started.
Therefore, never leave children unattended
in the vehicle, as they could otherwise acci-
dentally start the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle.