Mercedes-Benz R-Class Owner's Manual page 114

Starting the engine with the key
To start a petrol engine: turn the key to
X
position 3 in the ignition lock (
and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
To start a diesel engine: turn the key to
X
position 2 in the ignition lock (
The q preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
When the q preglow indicator lamp
X
goes out, turn the key to position
3 ( page 76) and release it.
Y
The engine starts automatically.
i
You can start the engine without preglow
if the engine is warm.
Starting the engine with KEYLESS GO*
G Risk of injury
Your vehicle can be started using a valid
KEYLESS GO key*. For this reason, children
should never be left unsupervised in the
vehicle. Always take the KEYLESS GO
key* with you when leaving the vehicle,
even if you are only leaving it for a short
time.
* optional
The KEYLESS GO button can be used to start
the vehicle without inserting the key in the
ignition lock.
page 76)
Y
page 76).
Y
KEYLESS GO button
1
Depress the brake pedal.
X
The selector lever lock is released.
Petrol engine: press KEYLESS GO button
X
1 once.
The engine starts automatically.
Diesel engine: press KEYLESS GO button
X
1 once.
Preglow is activated and the engine starts
automatically.
i
You can start the engine without preglow
if the engine is warm:
Driving and parking
Press and hold KEYLESS GO button
X
1 until the engine is running.
Pulling away
!
Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift into reverse gear when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
i
The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic lock-
ing feature ( page 134).
Y
i
It is only possible to move the selector
lever to the desired position if you depress
the brake pedal. Only then is the selector
lever lock released.
Controls
Z
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