Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual page 50

Automatic transmission*
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
P Park position with gear selector lever
lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
For more information, see "Automatic
transmission*" ( page 159).
Starting
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
Do not depress accelerator.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 and hold until the engine
starts ( page 33).
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You can also use the "touch-start"
function. Turn the SmartKey to
position 3 and release it again immedi-
ately. The engine then starts automati-
cally.
Depress brake pedal.
The selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine
with the SmartKey, see "Turning off the en-
gine" ( page 58).
Getting started
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
attempts can drain the battery.
Get a jump start ( page 404).
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.
Driving
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