Driving And Parking; Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz 2011 SL550 Roadster Operator's Manual

Automatic transmission

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission
Park position with gear selector lever lock
j
Reverse gear
k
Neutral position
i
Drive position
h
For more information, see "Automatic
transmission" ( Y page 103).
X
Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
With SmartKey
X
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
X
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 3 ( Y page 78) and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
With KEYLESS-GO
G
Warning!
As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the
vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave
children unattended in the vehicle, as they
could otherwise accidentally start the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A
child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.

Driving and parking

You can start your vehicle without the
SmartKey in the starter switch using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
USA only
:
Canada only
;
X
Depress the brake pedal during the starting
procedure.
X
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once.
The engine starts automatically.
Starting difficulties
! Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.
The engine does not start. You can hear
the starter.
There could be a malfunction in the engine
electronics or in the fuel supply system.
Carry out the following steps:
X
If you are starting the engine with the
SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter
99
Z