2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 98

Controls in detail Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO G Observe Safety notes, see page 66. 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 engine can be started using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle. the brake pedal depressed corresponds to the various starter switch positions (Y page 95) the brake pedal firmly depressed will start the engine (Y page 129) KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 3 USA only 4 Canada only 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 2 Starter switch X Rwith Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). 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. Insert KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 into starter switch 2 (if not inserted already). Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. Do not depress the brake pedal. X X Position 1 X 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 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as radio functions. 96