Before Starting; Starting; Turning Off; Starting And Turning Off The Engine - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Starting and turning off the engine

Before starting

Ensure that parking brake is engaged and that selector
lever is in position "P" or "N". Turn key in steering lock
to position 2.

Starting

Do not depress accelerator. Briefly turn key in steering
lock clockwise to the stop and release. The starter will
engage until the engine is running.
If engine will not run, and the starting procedure stops,
turn key completely to the left and repeat starting the
engine.
After several unsuccessful attempts, have the system
checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Starting and turning off the enging
Instruments
Operation
and controls
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
Important!
Due to the installed starter nonrepeat feature, the key
must be turned completely to the left before attempting
to start the engine again.
In areas where temperatures frequently drop below
-4°F (-20°C) we recommend that an engine block heater
be installed. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
advise you on this subject.

Turning off

Turn the key in the steering lock to position 0 to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The key can only be removed with your foot off the
brake pedal and the selector lever in position "P".
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