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Driving
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the key,
the key could be unintentionally turned in the
ignition lock. This could cause the engine to
be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
key. Remove any bulky keyrings before insert-
ing the key into the ignition lock.
Key positions of the mechanical ignition
lock
Ignition lock on the steering column
Ignition lock on the dashboard
To insert/remove the vehicle key
g
Steering wheel unlocked/radio position
1
Drive position
2
Start position
3
Vehicles with the ignition lock on the steer-
ing column: when you remove the key in posi-
tion g, the steering is locked.
Switch positions of the electronic igni-
tion lock
Example: ignition lock
The ignition lock consists of key slot ;, which
receives key =, and Start/Stop button :,
which has two positions. To activate the ignition
lock, insert key = into key slot ; as far as it will
go. Insert key = into the key slot with the
Mercedes star facing upwards.
i
The multifunction key is secured against
turning. The multifunction key can only be
inserted into the key slot in one position.
i
The key may heat up in the key slot.
The ignition lock has the following switch posi-
tions:
0
R
Insert key =.
The ignition and the display of the instrument
cluster are off.
1 – radio position
R
Power supply for some consumers.
The display of the instrument cluster shows
the greeting display (Mercedes star). After a
short time the display also shows the date and
time.
2 – drive position
R
The ignition is switched on.
The instrument cluster display shows a menu
window or an event window.
3 – start position
R
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