2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 399

Controls in detail Driving and parking Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 346) 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 344). Releasing seat belts Press the seat belt release button ( page 369). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. ! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim panel. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 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. ! KEYLESS-GO*: If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open a front 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. 398