2004 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 44

Getting started Driving Automatic transmission* Starting Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. Do not depress the accelerator. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts ( page 31). Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: Turn SmartKey in starter to position 0 and repeat starting procedure ( page 43). Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. Get a jump start ( page 326). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see "Automatic transmission*" ( page 142). You can also use the "touch-start" function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically. Depress the brake pedal. The gear selector lever lock is released. For information on turning off the engine, see "Turning off engine" ( page 52). 44