Driving And Parking; Starting; Starting The Engine - Mercedes-Benz 2010 S-Class Operator's Manual

Driving and parking

Safety notes
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Warning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals' range of movement.
Keep the driver's footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals
still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between or
under the pedals. You could then no longer
brake or accelerate. This could lead to
accidents and injury.
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Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
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Warning!
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.

Starting the engine

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Warning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such
as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you think that exhaust gas fumes are
entering the vehicle while driving, have the
cause determined and corrected
Driving and parking
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one
window fully open at all times.
Automatic transmission
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission
Button for selecting park position P
:
Park position
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral position
i
Drive position
h
For more information on how to operate the
gear selector lever, see "Automatic
Y
transmission" ( page 317).
X
Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
The transmission position indicator in the
multifunction display should be on P
( Y page 320).
With SmartKey
X
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
X
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 3 ( Y page 284) and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
With KEYLESS-GO
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Warning!
As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the
vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave
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