Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 53)

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Getting started
Driving
̈ Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
( ୴ page 51) once.
The engine starts if the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.
Diesel engine:
̈ Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
̈ Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure. Do not depress ac-
celerator.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
̈ Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(
୴ page 51) once.
The engine begins to preglow and will
start automatically.
If the engine is at operating temperature,
the preglow indicator lamp
q may not
stay on and you can start the engine with-
out preglowing:
̈ Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(
୴ page 51) until the engine is running.
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
̈ If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter
switch to position 0 and repeat starting
procedure.
̈ If you are starting the engine with
KEYLESS-GO: Close any doors that
may be open to allow for better detec-
tion of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO.
Or:
Start the engine with the SmartKey as
radio signals from another source may
be interfering with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO.
̈ Repeat the starting procedure
(
୴ page 50). Remember that extended
starting attempts can drain the battery.
̈ Get a jump start ( ୴ page 454).
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.
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