2003 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 43

Getting started Driving Automatic transmission Starting with the SmartKey Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). i You can also use the "touch-start" function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically. Firmly depress the brake pedal. The selector lever lock is released. For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see "Turning off engine with the SmartKey" ( page 52). Starting with KEYLESS-GO* You can start your vehicle without a SmartKey using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever. 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button Firmly 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 engine with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 53). Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position Make sure that the gear selector lever is set to P. 43