2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 143
2011 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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Driving conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times. 141 Automatic transmission X Shift the transmission to position P. i The transmission position display in the multifunction display shows P. Starting procedure with the SmartKey X i To start the engine with the SmartKey instead of with KEYLESS-GO, remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock. X To start a gasoline engine: turn the SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lock (Y page 139) and release it as soon as the engine is running. X To start a diesel engine: turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 139). The % preglow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. X When the % preglow indicator lamp goes out, turn the SmartKey to position 3 (Y page 139) and release it as soon as the engine is running. Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. X To start a gasoline engine: press the Start/Stop button (Y page 139) once. The engine starts. X To start a diesel engine: press the Start/ Stop button (Y page 139) once. Preglow is activated and the engine starts. i If the engine is warm, the preglow time is shortened. Pulling away Automatic transmission G Warning It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. i You can start the engine without preglow if the engine is warm. Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine 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. i It is only possible to shift the transmission from position P to the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then is the parking lock released. If you do not depress the brake pedal, you can move the DIRECT SELECT selector lever but the parking lock remains engaged. Z Driving and parking ! Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine. i The Start/Stop button can be used to start the vehicle without inserting the SmartKey in the ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle. X The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the ignition lock.