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Getting started

Driving

Starting with the SmartKey

̈

Make sure the automatic transmission
is set to P.

The gear position indicator in the multi-
function display should be on

P

.

̈

Do not depress the accelerator.

̈

Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 (

page 38) and hold until

the engine starts.

For information on turning off the engine
with the SmartKey, see “Turning off the en-
gine” (

page 66).

Starting with KEYLESS-GO*

You can start your vehicle without the
SmartKey in the starter switch using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in the
starter switch.

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
located in the vehicle.

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

1 USA only
2 Canada only

̈

Make sure KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button

1 is inserted in the starter

switch (

page 40).

̈

Make sure the automatic transmission
is set to P.

The gear position indicator in the multi-
function display should be on

P

.

̈

Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure.

̈

Do not depress the accelerator.

i

You can also use the “touch-start”
function. Turn the SmartKey to
position 3 and release it again immedi-
ately. The engine then starts automati-
cally.

Warning!

G

As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started.

Therefore, never leave children unattended

in the vehicle, as they could otherwise acci-

dentally start the engine.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and

lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-

tended in the vehicle, or with access to an

unlocked vehicle.

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