Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 159

Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from
the ignition lock and start the vehicle as
normal using the SmartKey.
Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition
X
lock ;.
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You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you
leave the vehicle.
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
open the doors, thus endangering other
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people or road users.
get out and disrupt traffic.
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operate the vehicle's equipment.
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Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake.
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shifting the automatic transmission out of
R
park position P
Start the engine.
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There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey 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
without sufficient ventilation.
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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 pedal
when starting the engine.
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The catalytic converter is preheated for
up to 30 seconds after a cold start. During
this time, the engine sound may be
different.
Starting procedure with the SmartKey
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
Shift the transmission to position P.
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The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
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You can also start the engine when the
transmission is in position N.
Turn the SmartKey to position 3 in the
X
ignition lock ( page 155) and release it as
Y
soon as the engine is running.
Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine
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The Start/Stop button can be used to
start the vehicle without inserting the
SmartKey into the ignition lock. The Start/
Stop button must be inserted in the ignition
Driving
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