Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 Owner's Manual page 197

Driving
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( page 191) and release it as soon as the
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engine is running.
To start a diesel engine: turn the key to
X
position 2 in the ignition lock
( page 191).
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The % preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
When the % preglow indicator lamp
X
goes out, turn the key to position 3
( page 191) and release it as soon as the
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engine is running.
You can start the engine without preglow if
the engine is warm.
Starting procedure with the Start/Stop
button
The Start/Stop button can be used to start
the vehicle manually without inserting the key
into the ignition lock. The key must be in the
vehicle and the Start/Stop button must be
inserted in the ignition lock. This mode for
starting the engine operates independently of
the ECO start/stop automatic engine start
function.
You can start the engine if a valid key is in the
vehicle. Always take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even if you only leave it
for a short time. Pay attention to the impor-
tant safety notes.
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
To start a petrol engine: press the Start/
X
Stop button once (
The engine starts.
To start a diesel engine: press the Start/
X
Stop button once (
Preglow is activated and the engine starts.
page 191).
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page 191).
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Pulling away
Automatic transmission
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WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
Shift the transmission to position D or R.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
X
The electric parking brake (
automatically released.
The red ! indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position P to the desired position if you
depress the brake pedal. Only then is the
parking lock released. If the brake pedal is not
depressed, the DIRECT SELECT lever can still
be moved but the parking lock remains
engaged.
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 locking
feature ( page 100).
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Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
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