Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 46

Getting started
Driving
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
Turn SmartKey in starter to position 0
and repeat starting procedure.
Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery.
Get a jump start ( page 310).
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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Parking brake
1 Release handle
2 Parking brake
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch and lock
the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Children could release the
parking brake, which could result in an acci-
dent and/or serious injury.
Release the parking brake by pulling on
handle 1.
The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or
3 (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Driving
Depress brake pedal.
Move gear selector lever to position D
or R (manual transmission: first or re-
verse gear).
Release the brake pedal.
G
Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto-
matic central locking system engages
and the locking knobs drop down.