Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon - Manual (Page 44)

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Getting started
Driving
Starting
̈ Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
̈ Do not depress accelerator.
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 and hold until the engine
starts (
୴ page 31).
̈ Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine,
see “Turning off engine” (
୴ page 53).
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
̈ Turn SmartKey in starter to position 0
and repeat starting procedure
(
୴ page 43).
̈ Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery.
̈ Get a jump start ( ୴ page 327).
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.
Parking brake
1 Release handle
2 Parking brake
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You can also use the “touch-start”
function. Turn the SmartKey to
position 3 and release it again
immediately. The engine then starts
automatically.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock
the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Children could release the
parking brake, which could result in an acci-
dent and/or serious injury.