Starting The Engine - Mercedes-Benz R 350 Operator's Manual

Driving
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three seconds. This function operates
independently from the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function.
Key positions with KEYLESS-GO
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. If an indicator lamp does not go out after
starting the engine or lights up while driving,
see ( page 239).
Y
Insert Start/Stop button : into ignition
X
lock ;.
i
When you insert Start/Stop button :
into ignition lock ;, the system needs
approximately two seconds recognition
time. You can then use Start/Stop
button :.
Activating power supply
If Start/Stop button : has not yet been
X
pressed, this corresponds to the key being
removed from the ignition.
Press Start/Stop button : once.
X
The power supply is switched on. You can
now activate the windshield wipers, for
example.
i
The power supply is switched off again if:
the driver's door is opened and
R
you press Start/Stop button : twice
R
when in this position.
switch on the ignition.
Press Start/Stop button : twice.
X
The ignition is switched on.
i
The power supply is switched off again if:
the driver's door is opened and
R
you press Start/Stop button : once
R
when in this position.
Start/Stop button
USA only
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Canada only
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Starting the engine

Important safety notes
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WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
General notes
i
Vehicles with a gasoline engine: the
catalytic converter is preheated for up to
30seconds after a cold start. The sound of
the engine may change during this time.