Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2015 - Manual (Page 136)

X Remove the SmartKey when the engine is
switched off.
The starter battery could otherwise be dis-
charged.
If you cannot turn the SmartKey in the ignition
lock, the starter battery may not be charged
sufficiently.
X
Check the starter battery and charge it if
necessary (
Y
page 295).
or
X
Jump-start the vehicle (
Y
page 296).
i You can only remove the SmartKey if:
R the SmartKey is in position 0 in the igni-
tion lock.
R the automatic transmission selector
lever is in P.
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
G WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or
parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk
of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
! Do not depress the accelerator when
starting the engine.
Starting procedure
X
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
i For further information about the auto-
matic transmission, see (
Y
page 139).
i If you depress the brake when starting the
engine, pedal travel is unusually long and
there is less pedal resistance.
X
Make sure that the parking brake is
applied.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 3 in the igni-
tion lock (
Y
page 133) and release it as
soon as the engine is running.
i You can also use the touch-start function.
To do this, turn the SmartKey to position 3
(
Y
page 133) and release it immediately.
The engine then starts automatically.
Pulling away
Automatic transmission
G WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
! Only shift the automatic transmission to
reverse gear R or park position P when the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be damaged.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while depressing the brake pedal. This
impairs engine performance and results in
premature wear on the brake system and
drivetrain.
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