Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 53)

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Getting started
Driving
Automatic transmission*
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
P Park position with gear selector lever
lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral position
D Drive position
For more information, see “Automatic
transmission*” (
୴ page 155).
Starting
̈ Place the gear selector lever in
position P.
̈ Do not depress accelerator.
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 (
୴ page 37) and release it
again immediately. The engine starts
automatically.
For information on turning off the engine,
see “Turning off engine” (
୴ page 61).
Starting difficulties
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time,
it can no longer be turned in the starter
switch. In this case the steering is locked.
̈ To unlock, remove SmartKey from the
starter switch and reinsert.
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0 and repeat the starting
procedure.
Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the vehicle battery.
̈ Get a jump start ( ୴ page 426).
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.
̈ Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.