2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 392
2008 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Driving and parking Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. The engine starts if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle. Starting difficulties 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 389). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be sufficiently charged. Get a jump start ( page 697). If the engine will not start despite a jump start: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. ! Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics, or in the fuel supply system 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 ( page 389). 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 Remove the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button from starter switch. i You can also start the engine with the automatic transmission set to N. i If you wish to start the vehicle with the SmartKey instead of the KEYLESS-GO feature, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch and proceed as described in "Starting with the SmartKey" ( page 390). For information on turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO, see "Turning off the engine" ( page 397). 391