2009 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 303

Controls in detail Starter switch positions Starter switch positions SmartKey G Observe Safety notes, see page 59. have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to "Lamps in instrument cluster" (Y page 527). KEYLESS-GO G Observe Safety notes, see page 59. 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 in the starter switch and the SmartKey present in the vehicle, pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button Rwithout the brake pedal depressed corresponds to the various starter switch positions (Y page 301) Rwith the brake pedal firmly depressed will start the engine (Y page 328) If you wish or should there be the need to insert the SmartKey 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 you when you leave the vehicle. As long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle, the vehicle's electrical systems can be switched on or ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged. RCheck the vehicle battery and charge it if necessary. RGet a jump start. Starter switch } For removing SmartKey $ Power supply for some electrical To prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged vehicle battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. consumers, e.g. radio % Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position & Starting position When you switch on the ignition, 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, Z 301