Mercedes-Benz pmn Operator's Manual page 49

Automatic transmission*
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
P Park position with gear selector lever
lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
For more information, see "Automatic
transmission*" ( page 156).
Starting
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to P.
Do not depress the accelerator.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 3 and hold until the engine
starts ( page 33).
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You can also use the "touch-start"
function. Turn the SmartKey in the
starter switch to position 3 and release
it again immediately. The engine then
starts automatically.
Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine,
see "Turning off engine" ( page 56).
Getting started
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0 and repeat starting
procedure ( page 46).
Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.
Get a jump start ( page 363).
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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