2002 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 236
2002 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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Starting and turning off the engine Before starting Ensure that parking brake is engaged and that selector lever is in position "P" or "N". 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, see page 253. Starting with the 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. 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. Turning off with the electronic key Put the selector lever in position "P" and turn the electronic key in the starter switch to position 0 to stop the engine. The electronic key can only be removed with the selector lever in position "P". Starting and turning off the engine Instruments and controls Operation Driving 233 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index