2001 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 232

Starting and turning off the engine Before starting Ensure that parking brake is engaged and that selector lever is in position "P" or "N". Starting Important! 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. Starting the engine with electronic key: Do not depress accelerator. Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 2. Briefly turn electronic key in starter switch 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. Starting and turning off the engine Instruments and controls Operation Driving 227 Instrument cluster display After several unsuccessful attempts, have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 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. Starting the engine with KEYLESS-GO: Note: For improved recognition of the chip card the doors should be closed when pressing the start-/stop button. Depress brake pedal during the starting procedure. Briefly press start-/stop button on gear selector lever. The starter will engage until the engine is running. If engine will not run, and the starting procedure stops, press start-/stop button on gear selector lever and repeat starting the engine. After several unsuccessful attempts, have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints Car care Technical data Index