Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 40)

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Getting started
Unlocking
For information on starting the engine with
the SmartKey, see “SmartKey”
(
୴ page 100).
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is inside
the vehicle, pressing the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button on the gear selector le-
ver corresponds to turning the SmartKey
to the various starter switch positions.
If you firmly depress the brake pedal dur-
ing pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button, the engine starts automatically.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
1 USA only
2 Canada only
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
located in the vehicle.
̈ Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
̈ Do not depress the brake pedal.
i The SmartKey can only be removed from the
starter switch with the gear selector lever in
position P.
i If the SmartKey is left in starter switch posi-
tion 0 for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the
steering is locked. To unlock, remove SmartKey
from the starter switch and reinsert.
!
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the battery may not be sufficient-
ly charged.
ț Check the battery and charge it if necessary
(
୴ page 420).
ț Get a jump start ( ୴ page 423).
To prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge
or a completely discharged vehicle battery, al-
ways remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch when the engine is not in operation.
i
The function of the SmartKey overrules the
KEYLESS-GO function.