2010 Mercedes GLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 101

Driving and parking Automatic transmission You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle. 99 Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission j Park position with gear selector lever lock k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position KEYLESS-GO start/stop button : USA only ; Canada only X For more information, see "Automatic transmission" (Y page 103). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is inserted in the starter switch (Y page 76). With SmartKey X X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (Y page 76) and release it. The engine starts automatically. i To start the engine with the SmartKey instead of the KEYLESS-GO function, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch. Proceed as described in "With SmartKey" (Y page 99). X With KEYLESS-GO G Warning! As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey 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. Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure. X Do not depress the accelerator pedal. X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. The engine starts automatically. Starting difficulties ! Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Z Controls in detail