Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual User Manual
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Getting started
Unlocking
For information on starting the engine, see
(
୴
page 47).
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When you switch on ignition, the indi-
cator and warning lamps (except high
beam headlamp indicator lamp and
turn signal indicator lamps unless acti-
vated) in the instrument cluster come
on. This indicates that the respective
system is operational. The indicator
and warning lamps (except high beam
headlamp indicator lamp and turn sig-
nal indicator lamps if activated) should
go out when the engine is running.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission*:
The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.
!
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the vehicle battery may
not be sufficiently charged.
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Check the vehicle battery and
charge it if necessary (
୴
page 396).
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Get a jump start (
୴
page 399).
To prevent accelerated vehicle battery
discharge or a completely discharged
vehicle battery, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch when
the engine is not in operation.