2006 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 52

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 36). 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 36) and release it. The engine starts automatically. 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 1 USA only 2 Canada only 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 gear selector lever lock is released. 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. 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 62). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 51