2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 82
2010 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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80 X Starter switch positions Get a jump start. i If the SmartKey does not belong to the vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the starter switch. However, the ignition does not switch on and the engine does not start. Controls in detail KEYLESS-GO 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. The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button must be inserted in the starter switch and the SmartKey present in the vehicle. Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button without depressing the brake pedal corresponds to the various starter switch positions (Y page 79). Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button with the brake pedal firmly depressed will start the engine (Y page 103). The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be pulled out of the starter switch easily. You can then insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. G Observe Safety notes, see page 55. : KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ; Starter switch X Insert the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button into the starter switch (if not inserted already). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. X Do not depress the brake pedal. 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 the engine can be started using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button = USA only ? Canada only Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as radio functions.