Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual page 142

Driving
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The Start/Stop button must be inserted into
the ignition lock and the SmartKey must be in
the vehicle.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different
SmartKey positions in the ignition lock. This
is only the case if you are not depressing the
brake pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts
immediately.
The Start/Stop button can be removed from
the ignition lock. Then, you can insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
i You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you
leave the vehicle. You should, however,
always take the SmartKey with you when
leaving the vehicle. As long as the
SmartKey is in the vehicle:
the vehicle can be started using the
R
Start/Stop button and
electrically powered equipment can be
R
operated.
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 ( Y page 257).
X
Insert Start/Stop button : into ignition
lock ;.
i When you insert Start/Stop button :
into ignition lock ;, the system needs
approximately 2 seconds' recognition time.
You can then use Start/Stop button :.
Activating power supply
X
Position 0: if Start/Stop button : has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to the
SmartKey being removed from the ignition.
X
Position 1: press Start/Stop button :.
The power supply is switched on. You can
now activate the windshield wipers, for
example.
i If you then open the driver's door when in
this position, the power supply is
deactivated.
Switching on the ignition
X
Position 2 (ignition): press Start/Stop
button : twice.
The ignition is switched on.
The ignition is switched off when:
i
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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