2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 49
2005 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Getting started Driving Diesel engine: Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. Do not depress the accelerator. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 ( page 34). The preglow indicator lamp q in the instrument cluster comes on. As soon as the preglow indicator lamp q goes out, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 ( page 34) and release it. The engine starts automatically. Starting with KEYLESS-GO* You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever. For information on turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO, see "Turning off with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 57). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. Gasoline engine: Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 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 if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle. Diesel engine: Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 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. i If the engine is at operating temperature, the preglow indicator lamp q may not stay on and you can start the engine without preglowing. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button Depress the brake pedal. The selector lever lock is released. 1 USA only 2 Canada only 47