2000 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 195

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Starting and turning off the engine Starting and turning off the engine Before starting Ensure that parking brake is engaged and that selector lever is in position "P" or "N". Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2. Starting Do not depress accelerator. Briefly turn electronic key in steering lock clockwise to the stop and release. The starter will engage until the engine is running. If engine will not run, and the starting procedure stops, turn electronic key completely to the left and repeat starting the engine. After several unsuccessful attempts, have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 192 Important! Due to the installed starter non-repeat feature, the electronic key must be turned completely to the left before attempting to start the engine again. In areas where temperatures frequently drop below -4°F (-20°C) we recommend that an engine block heater be installed. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will advise you on this subject, see page 210. Turning off Turn the electronic key in the steering lock to position 0 to stop the engine. The electronic key can only be removed with the selector lever in position "P".