Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 54)

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Getting started
Driving
Starting the engine Automatic transmission
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
P Park position
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
For information on how to operate the
gear selector lever, see “Automatic
transmission” (
୴ page 190).
Starting with the SmartKey
For information on turning off the engine
with the SmartKey, see “Turning off the en-
gine” (
୴ page 66).
Gasoline engine:
̈ Make sure the automatic transmission
is set to P.
The transmission position indicator in
the multifunction display should be
on
P .
̈ Do not depress the accelerator.
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 (
୴ page 40) and hold until
the engine starts.
Warning!
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Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness 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
window fully open.
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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 auto-
matically.