Starting And Turning Off The Engine; Before Starting; Cold Engine; Hot Engine - Mercedes-Benz E320 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 electronic key in steering
lock to position 2.

Cold Engine

Do not depress accelerator. Turn key in
steering lock clockwise to the stop.
Release key only when the engine is
firing regularly

Hot Engine

Do not depress accelerator. Turn key in
steering lock clockwise to the stop. If
the engine has not fired after approx. 4
seconds, depress accelerator and
continue cranking until the engine is
firing regularly. Release key and back
off accelerator.
At very high coolant temperatures the
engine starting time can be shortened if
the accelerator is depressed slowly at
the beginning of the starting process.
Turning Off
Turn the electronic key in the steering
lock to position 0 to stop the engine.
The electronic key can only be
removed with your foot off the brake
pedal and the selector lever in position
"P".
Important!
Due to the installed starter non-repeat
feature, the electronic 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 dealer will advise you
on this subject.
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