2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 367
2008 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Starter switch positions SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button inserted and the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO present in the vehicle, pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button without the brake pedal depressed corresponds to the various starter switch positions ( page 367) with the brake pedal firmly depressed will start the engine ( page 407) If you wish or should there be a need to insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the starter switch, the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch. i The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does not need to be removed from the starter switch when you leave the vehicle. However, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you when you leave the vehicle. As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle, the vehicle's electrical systems can be switched on or the engine can be started using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. i When you switch from SmartKey mode back to KEYLESS-GO mode, the system requires 2 seconds of detection time before you can use the KEYLESS-GO button as usual. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. Make sure the automatic transmission is set to park position P. Do not depress the brake pedal. 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 2 Starter switch Insert KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 into starter switch 2 (if not inserted already). KEYLESS-GO start/stop button i The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. 1 USA only 2 Canada only 366
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