2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 44

Getting started Driving Starting with the key Turn the key in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). Starting difficulties ! Ensure that the brake pedal is depressed when starting the engine. If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: If you are starting the engine with the key, turn key in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure. If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS-GO*: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Or: Start the engine with the key as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Repeat the starting procedure ( page 43). Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. i You can also use the "touch-start" function. Turn the key to position 3 and release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically. 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button Depress the brake pedal. The selector lever lock is released. For information on turning off the engine with the key, see "Turning off the engine" ( page 51). Starting with KEYLESS-GO* You can start your vehicle without a key using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever. Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure. Do not depress accelerator. The selector lever lock is released. Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 once. The engine starts automatically. For information on turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO, see "Turning off with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 53). 44