Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 40

Getting started
Driving
Starting with the SmartKey
Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 3 and hold until the engine
starts ( page 29).
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You can also use the "touch-start"
function. Turn the key to position 3 and
release it again immediately. The en-
gine then starts automatically.
Depress the brake pedal.
The selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine
with the key, see "Turning off engine with
the key" ( page 48).
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Starting with KEYLESS-GO*
You can start your vehicle without a key
using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
on the gear selector lever.
1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
Depress the brake pedal during the
starting procedure. Do not depress ac-
celerator.
The selector lever lock is released.
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button 1 once.
The engine starts automatically.
For information on turning off the engine
with KEYLESS-GO, see "Turning off engine
with KEYLESS-GO*" ( page 49).