2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 40
2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Manual
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Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions i When you switch on the ignition, the Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. indicator and warning lamps (except high-beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high-beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some consumers 2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers) and drive position. 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, 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, see "Lamps in instrument cluster" ( page 304). ! If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the starter switch. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and reinsert. If the SmartKey can still not be turned in the starter switch, the starter battery may not be sufficiently charged. Have the starter battery checked and charged if necessary ( page 371). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. 40
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