Smartkey Positions - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
G WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
overheat and cause a fire
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lose its hold function.
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There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.

SmartKey positions

SmartKey
To remove the SmartKey
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Power supply for some consumers, such
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as the windshield wipers
Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
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and drive position
To start the engine
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i The SmartKey can be turned in the igni-
tion lock even if it is not the correct Smart-
Key for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.
Vehicles with AIRPANEL: you can open the
shutters in the radiator trim, by turning the
key to position 2 in the ignition lock. After
approximately 120 seconds the shutters
open automatically. Further information on
opening and cleaning the shutters
( page 334).
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Start/Stop button
General notes
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid Smart-
Key is in 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
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the 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 (
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different
SmartKey positions in the ignition lock. This is
only the case if you are not depressing the
brake pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
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phone or another SmartKey
with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
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foil
inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
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This can affect the functionality of the Smart-
Key.
Driving
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page 81).
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