Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual page 41

Automatic transmission*
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
P Park position with selector lever lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
Starting
Make sure that the gear selector lever
is set to P .
Do not depress the accelerator.
Turn the key in the steering lock to
position 3. Release when the engine is
firing regularly ( page 29).
Depress the brake pedal.
The selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine
( page 48).
More information can be found in the
"Controls in detail" section ( page 93).
Getting started
Starting difficulties
!
Ensure that the brake pedal is de-
pressed when starting the engine.
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
Turn the key in steering lock to
position 0 and repeat starting proce-
dure.
Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery
Get a jump start ( page 247).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Driving
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