Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Coupe - Manual (Page 45)

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Getting started
Driving
̈ Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 3. Release only when the en-
gine is firing regularly (
୴ page 31).
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
୴ page 130).
Automatic transmission*
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
P Park position with selector lever lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
̈ Make sure that the gear selector lever
is set to P.
̈ Do not depress accelerator.
Starting
̈ Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 3 and hold until the engine
starts (
୴ page 31).
̈ Depress the brake pedal.
The selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine
with the key see “Turning off the engine”
(
୴ page 52)
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
̈ Turn key in starter to position 0 and re-
peat starting procedure.
Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery
̈ Get a jump start ( ୴ page 297).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
̈ Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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You can also use the “touch-start”
function. Turn the key to position 3 and
release it again immediately. The en-
gine then starts automatically.