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Getting started
Driving
Starting
̈ Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 3. Release only when the en-
gine is firing regularly (
୴ page 31).
̈ Depress the brake pedal.
The selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine
with the key, see “Turning off engine”
(
୴ page 52).
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
̈ Turn key in starter to position 0 and re-
peat starting procedure (
୴ page 44).
̈ Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery.
̈ Get a jump start (୴ page 308).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
̈ Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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You can also use the “touch-start”
function. Turn the key to position 3 and
release it again immediately. The en-
gine then starts automatically.
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