Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 - Manual (Page 360)

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Controls in detail
Driving and parking
̄ Driving and parking
Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
P Park position
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
For more information on how to operate
the gear selector lever, see “Automatic
transmission” (
୴ page 367).
Starting with the SmartKey
̈ Make sure the automatic transmission
is set to P.
The gear position indicator in the ta-
chometer display should be on P.
̈ Do not depress accelerator.
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 and hold until the engine
starts (
୴ page 315).
For information on turning off the engine
with the SmartKey, see “Turning off the en-
gine” (
୴ page 365).
Warning!
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Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob-
structing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-
cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in
the footwell, make sure that the pedals still
have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between the
pedals. You could then no longer brake or
accelerate. This could lead to accidents and
injury.
Warning!
G
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause un-
consciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
fumes are entering the vehicle while driving,
have the cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive with at least one window
fully open.
i You can also use the “touch-start” function.
Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it
again immediately. The engine then starts auto-
matically.
i You can also start the engine with the auto-
matic transmission set to N.