Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK-Class Coupe - Manual (Page 50)

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Getting started
Driving
̈ Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
̈ Do not depress accelerator.
̈ Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
̈ Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once.
The engine starts automatically if the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the
vehicle.
For information on turning off the engine
with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off the en-
gine with KEYLESS-GO*” (
୴ page 57).
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
̈ If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter
switch to position 0 and repeat starting
procedure.
̈ If you are starting the engine with
KEYLESS-GO*: Close any doors that
may be open to allow for better detec-
tion of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.
Or:
Start the engine with the SmartKey as
radio signals from another source may
be interfering with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.
̈ Repeat the starting procedure
(
୴ page 46).
Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery.
̈ Get a jump start ( ୴ page 423).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
̈ Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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