Mercedes Benz 2007 r 350 User Manual

If the engine does not start as described, 
carry out the following steps:

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If you are starting the engine with the 
SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter 
switch to position 0 and repeat starting 
procedure.

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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

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Remove KEYLESS-GO start/stop 
button from starter switch.

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Start the engine with the SmartKey as 
radio signals from another source may 
be interfering with the SmartKey with 
KEYLESS-GO*.

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Repeat the starting procedure 
(

page 55). Remember that extended 

starting attempts can drain the battery.

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Get a jump start (

page 514).

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.

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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Light Truck Center.

1 Parking brake pedal
2 Release handle

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Release the parking brake by pulling on 
release handle

2.

The warning lamp

; (USA only) or 

3 (Canada only) in the instrument 
cluster goes out.

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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 

unattended in the vehicle, or with access to 

an unlocked vehicle. Children could release 

the parking brake, which could result in an 

accident and/or serious injury.