Mercedes-Benz 2008 ML 550 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 58)

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Getting started

Driving

Starting difficulties

If the engine does not start as described,

carry out the following steps:

왘 If you are starting the engine with the

SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter

switch to position 0 and repeat starting

procedure.

왘 If you are starting the engine with

KEYLESS-GO*: Close any doors that

may be open to allow for better

detection of the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*.

Or:

왘 Remove KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button from starter switch (

컄 page 41).

왘 Start the engine with the SmartKey as

radio signals from another source may

be interfering with the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO*.

왘 Repeat the starting procedure

(

컄 page 54). Remember that extended

starting attempts can drain the battery.

왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 497).

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.

왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Light Truck Center or call Roadside

Assistance.

Parking brake

1 Release handle

왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on

release handle 1.

The warning lamp ; (USA only)

or 3 (Canada only) in the

instrument cluster goes out.

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the

SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

from the starter switch, take it with you and

lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-

tended in the vehicle, or with access to an

unlocked vehicle. Children could release the

parking brake, which could result in an acci-

dent and/or serious personal injury.

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