2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 40

Getting started Driving Starting with the SmartKey Turn the key in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 29). 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 the 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 49). 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. Depress the brake pedal. The selector lever lock is released. For information on turning off the engine with the key, see "Turning off engine with the key" ( page 48). 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 40