2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 51

Getting started Driving Starting with the SmartKey For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see "Turning off engine" ( page 60). 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 36). Starting with KEYLESS-GO* Warning! G As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 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. 1 USA only 2 Canada only 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 if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle. 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 "Locking with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 62). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 50