2006 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 53

Getting started Driving Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 51) once. The engine starts 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 gear selector lever lock is released. Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 51) once. The engine begins to preglow and will start automatically. If the engine is at operating temperature, the preglow indicator lamp q may not stay on and you can start the engine without preglowing: Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 51) until the engine is running. Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure. If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS-GO: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO. Or: Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO. Repeat the starting procedure ( page 50). Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. Get a jump start ( page 454). 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. 52