2008 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 85

Controls in detail Starter switch positions The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. Do not depress the brake pedal. Position 1 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to "Lamps in instrument cluster" ( page 374). i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once again, the ignition (position 2) is switched on twice, the power supply is again switched off i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once, the power supply is again switched off. i When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see "Starting: Make sure KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is inserted in the starter switch (e page 83)." ( page 128). Ignition (or position 2) Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (Canada only) Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). This supplies power for all electrical consumers. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. 84