Removing The Start/Stop Button - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

the vehicle. This occurs, for example, when
starting the engine.
To start the vehicle without actively using the
SmartKey:
the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
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ignition lock.
the SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
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the vehicle must not be locked with the
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SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO (
Do not keep the SmartKey:
with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
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or another SmartKey.
with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
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inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
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This can impair the functionality of the KEY-
LESS-GO key.
If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey's
remote control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a
short time:
you will not be able to switch on the ignition
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with the Start/Stop button.
you will not be able to start the engine with the
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Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again.
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for three seconds. This function
operates independently of the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function.
Key positions with KEYLESS-GO
Start/Stop button
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Ignition lock
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As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. Further information on situations where an
indicator lamp either fails to go out after starting
the engine or lights up while driving
page 232).
(
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If Start/Stop button : has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the key being
removed from the ignition.
X
page 71).
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X

Removing the Start/Stop button

You can remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal
using the SmartKey.
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You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock when you leave the
vehicle. You should, however, always take the
SmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle. As
long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle:
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Starting the engine
Important safety notes
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If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
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To switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button : once.
The power supply is switched on. You can now
activate the windshield wipers, for example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
the driver's door is opened and
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you press Start/Stop button : twice when
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in this position
To switch on the ignition: press Start/Stop
button : twice.
The ignition is switched on.
If you press Start/Stop button : once when
in this position, the ignition is switched off
again.
Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition
lock ;.
the vehicle can be started using the Start/
Stop button
the electrically powered equipment can be
operated
WARNING
open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
get out and disrupt traffic.
operate the vehicle's equipment.
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