Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 52)

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Getting started
Driving
Starting the engine Manual transmission
Gearshift pattern for manual transmission
For more information, see “Manual trans-
mission” (
୴ page 153).
Starting
̈ Depress brake pedal.
̈ Make sure the gearshift lever is in neu-
tral position (no gear selected).
̈ Fully depress clutch pedal.
Otherwise the engine cannot be start-
ed due to the integrated safety inter-
lock.
̈ Do not depress accelerator.
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 (
୴ page 37) and hold until
the engine starts.
For information on turning off the engine,
see “Turning off engine” (
୴ page 61).
Warning!
G
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause un-
consciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
fumes are entering the vehicle while driving,
have the cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one win-
dow fully open.