2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 82

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 80 Version: 2.11.8.1 80 Driving and parking Starting the engine G Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times. Automatic transmission Controls in detail Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission j Park position with gear selector lever lock k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position Manual transmission For more information, see "Automatic transmission" (Y page 85). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. Starting X X Gearshift pattern for manual transmission k Reverse gear 1 to 6 Forward gears Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (Y page 61) and hold until the engine starts. For more information, see "Manual transmission" (Y page 84). X Depress the brake pedal. X Make sure the manual transmission is in the neutral position (no gear selected). X Fully depress the clutch pedal. Otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock. i Vehicles with automatic transmission: You can also use the "touch-start" function. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically. Starting difficulties ! Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the starter switch. In this case, the steering is locked. X To unlock, remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and reinsert.