2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 416

Controls in detail Driving and parking Turning off the engine ! Observe instructions when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor type car wash ( page 598) when towing the vehicle ( page 710) Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 366) to turn off the engine. With the driver's door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver's door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch ( page 365). i If the engine cannot be turned off as described, see "Emergency engine shut-down" ( page 717). Shift the automatic transmission to park position P ( page 421). Warning! Turning off with SmartKey Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 ( page 365) and remove it. The immobilizer is activated. G Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. ! If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open a door the transmission will shift to park position P automatically. Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the SmartKey alone only will automatically shift the transmission to neutral position N. i In an emergency you can turn off the engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button for approximately 3 seconds. ! If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver's or passenger door, the transmission will shift to park position P automatically. Keep in mind that turning off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button alone only will automatically shift the transmission to neutral position N. 415