Mercedes-Benz ML320 Cdi Operator's Manual page 41

Getting started
Unlocking
SmartKey
Starter switch
0 For removing SmartKey
1 Power supply for some electrical con-
sumers, such as seat adjustment
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
All lamps (except high beam headlamp
indicator lamp and turn signal indicator
lamps unless activated) in the instru-
ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the
instrument cluster fails to come on
when the ignition is switched on, have
it checked and replaced if necessary. If
a lamp in the instrument cluster re-
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mains on after starting the engine or
comes on while driving, refer to "Lamps
in instrument cluster" ( page 414).
3 Starting position
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When you switch on the ignition, the indica-
tor and warning lamps (except high beam head-
lamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator
lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster
come on. The indicator and warning lamps (ex-
cept high beam headlamp indicator lamp and
turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go
out when the engine is running. This indicates
that the respective systems are operational.
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When the SmartKey is removed from the
starter switch and the automatic transmission is
in a position other than P, the automatic trans-
mission automatically shifts to P.
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If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the battery may not be sufficient-
ly charged.
Check the battery and charge it if necessary
( page 507).
Get a jump start ( page 515).
To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a
completely discharged battery, always remove
the SmartKey from the starter switch when the
engine is not in operation.