Mercedes-Benz GLC Owner's Manual page 192

Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from
the ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor-
mal using the key.
It is only possible to switch between Start/
Stop button mode and key operation when
the transmission is in position P.
Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition
X
lock ;.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you leave
the vehicle. You should, however, always take
the key with you when leaving the vehicle. As
long as the key is in the vehicle:
the vehicle can be started using the Start/
R
Stop button
the electrically powered equipment can be
R
operated
Starting the vehicle
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they can:
open doors and endanger other persons or
R
road users
climb out and be injured by the traffic
R
operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-
R
ple, trap themselves.
Children could also set the vehicle in motion,
for example by:
releasing the parking brake
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
R
park position P
starting the engine.
R
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. Always
keep the key out of reach of children.
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
G WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or
parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk
of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
! Do not depress the accelerator when
starting the engine.
General notes
Vehicles with a petrol engine: the catalytic
converter is preheated for up to 30 seconds
after a cold start. The sound of the engine may
change during this time.
Automatic transmission
Shift the transmission to position P
X
( page 197).
Y
The transmission position indicator in the
multifunction display shows P
( page 198).
Y
i
You can start the engine in transmission
position P and N.
Starting procedure with the key
To start the engine using the key instead of
the Start/Stop button, pull the Start/Stop
button out of the ignition lock.
Driving
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