2010 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 105
2010 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Automatic transmission X 103 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the automatic transmission in park position P. With KEYLESS-GO Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. 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 the SmartKey removed from the starter switch (Y page 78). If an acoustic warning sounds, you have tried to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button while the automatic transmission was not in park position P. Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display (Y page 240). X X Releasing: Pull on release handle :. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Step on parking brake pedal ; firmly. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. 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. Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see "Driving and parking" (Y page 98). Turning off the engine G Warning! Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. X X G Warning! Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Engage the parking brake. i Always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P. With SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals' range of movement. Keep the driver's footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. Z Controls in detail
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