Starting The Engine - Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor Sport Operator's Manual

Getting started
Driving

Starting the engine

Warning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon-
sciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as garage) which are not properly ven-
tilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes
are entering the vehicle while driving, have
the cause determined and corrected imme-
diately. If you must drive under these condi-
tions, drive only with at least one window
fully open.
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Manual transmission
G
Gearshift pattern for manual transmission
For more information, see "Manual trans-
mission" ( page 162).
Starting
Depress brake pedal.
Make sure the gearshift lever is in
neutral position (no gear selected).
Fully depress clutch pedal.
Otherwise the engine cannot be
started due to the integrated safety
interlock.
Do not depress the accelerator.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 and hold until the engine
starts ( page 33).
For information on turning off the engine,
see "Turning off engine" ( page 56).