Preglow Indicator Lamp - Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class Operator's Manual

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Gasoline engine: Turn the SmartKey in the
starter switch to position 3 (
release it.
The engine starts automatically.
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Diesel engine: Turn the SmartKey in the
starter switch to position 2 (

Preglow indicator lamp

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instrument cluster comes on.
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As soon as preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 3 and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
i If the engine is at operating temperature,
preglow indicator lamp
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on and you can start the engine without
preglowing.
With KEYLESS-GO
G Warning!
As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle,
the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never
leave children unattended in the vehicle, as
they could otherwise accidentally start the
engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
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vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
You can start your vehicle without the
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SmartKey in the starter switch using the
in the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear
selector lever.
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The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.
may not stay
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
USA only
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Canada only
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Depress the brake pedal during the starting
procedure.
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Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
Controls in detail
Driving and parking
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Gasoline engine: Press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once.
The engine starts automatically.
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Diesel engine: Press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once.
The engine preglows and starts
automatically.
i If the engine is at operating temperature,
the time the engine needs to preglow is
reduced.
Starting difficulties
! Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the starter switch.
In this case, the steering is locked.
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To unlock, remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch and reinsert.
The engine does not start. You can hear
the starter.
There could be a malfunction in the engine
electronics or in the fuel supply system.
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