Starting The Engine - Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 User Manual

Getting started
Driving

Starting the engine

Warning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon-
sciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as garage) which are not properly ven-
tilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes
are entering the vehicle while driving, have
the cause determined and corrected imme-
diately. If you must drive under these condi-
tions, drive only with at least one window
fully open.
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Manual transmission
G
Gearshift pattern for manual transmission
Depress the brake pedal.
Make sure the gearshift lever is in neu-
tral position.
Fully depress clutch pedal.
Otherwise the engine cannot be start-
ed due to the integrated safety inter-
lock.
More information can be found in the
"Controls in detail" section ( page 92).
Starting
Do not depress the accelerator.
Turn the key in the steering lock to
position 3 and hold until the engine
starts ( page 29).
For information on turning off the engine
( page 48).