Driving and parking
Starting the engine
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Do not keep any objects in the driver's footwell. If you use a floormat or carpet in the driver's footwell, make sure that they are correctly secured and that there is sufficient clearance for the pedals.
Objects could otherwise get between the pedals in the event of sudden braking or acceleration. You may then no longer be able to brake, change gear or accelerate as intended. This may result in an accident and injury.
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Never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide. Inhaling exhaust fumes constitutes a health hazard and could lead to loss of consciousness or even death.
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Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.
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Automatic transmission
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| P | Park position with parking lock |
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Before starting, make sure P is selected.
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The engine can also be started when the selector lever is in position N.
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Further information about the automatic transmission more.
Starting the engine with the key
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You can also use the "touch-start" function. To do this, turn the key to position 3 and release it immediately. The engine then starts automatically.
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To start a petrol engine: turn the key to position 3 in the ignition lock more and release it.
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The engine starts automatically.
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To start a diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock more.
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The  preglow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
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When the preglow indicator lamp goes out, turn the key to position 3 more and release it.
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The engine starts automatically.
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You can start the engine without preglow if the engine is warm.
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Starting the engine with KEYLESS GO*
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Your vehicle can be started using a valid KEYLESS GO key*. For this reason, children should never be left unsupervised in the vehicle. Always take the KEYLESS GO key* with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short time.
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The KEYLESS GO button can be used to start the vehicle without inserting the key in the ignition lock.
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Depress the brake pedal.
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The selector lever lock is released.
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Petrol engine: press KEYLESS GO button once.
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The engine starts automatically.
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Diesel engine: press KEYLESS GO button once.
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Preglow is activated and the engine starts automatically.
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You can start the engine without preglow if the engine is warm:
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Press and hold KEYLESS GO button until the engine is running.
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Pulling away
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Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use the engine's full performance until it has reached operating temperature.
Only shift into reverse gear 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.
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S 63 AMG: at low
engine temperatures (under + 20 °C), the maximum engine
speed is limited in order to protect the engine. Avoid driving at full throttle
when the engine is cold in order to protect the engine and maintain smooth
engine operation.
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The vehicle locks
centrally once you have pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors drop
down.
You can
open the doors from the inside at any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking feature
more.
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It is only possible
to move the selector lever to the desired position if you depress the brake
pedal. Only then is the selector lever lock released.
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Depress the brake
pedal and hold it down.
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Move the selector
lever to position D or R.
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Wait until the
shift process is completed before pulling away.
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Release the brake
pedal.
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Carefully depress
the accelerator pedal.
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The electric
parking brake is automatically released
more.
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Upshifts take place
at higher engine speeds after a cold start. This helps the catalytic converter
to reach its operating temperature more
quickly.
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Parking
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Only remove the key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is stationary since you cannot steer the vehicle with the key removed.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They might release the electric parking brake. This could lead to a serious or fatal accident.
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Make sure that the exhaust system does not under any circumstances come into contact with easily ignitable material such as dry grass or petrol. The material could otherwise ignite and set the vehicle on fire.
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Electric parking brake
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| Handle for electric parking brake |
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Releasing the electric parking brake manually
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Pull handle .
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The  red indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
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The electric parking brake can only be released when the key in the ignition lock is in position 1 or when the ignition is switched on using the KEYLESS GO button.*
Releasing the electric parking brake automatically
The electric parking brake is released automatically when the following conditions are fulfilled:
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the engine is running.
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the automatic transmission is in position D or R.
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the bonnet is closed.
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your seat belt is fastened.
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you depress the accelerator pedal.
If the automatic transmission is in position R, the boot lid must be closed. If the seat belt is not in the buckle, the driver's door must be closed and you must shift out of transmission position P.
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For the parking brake to be released automatically if your seat belt is not fastened, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
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Engaging the electric parking brake manually
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Push handle .
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The red indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
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On steep slopes, turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
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The electric parking brake can also be applied when the key is removed.
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Engaging the electric parking brake automatically
The electric parking brake of your vehicle is automatically engaged if HOLD more or Distronic Plus* more brake your vehicle until it is stationary and at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
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the engine is switched off.
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the driver's door is opened and the seat belt is not fastened.
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the bonnet is released.
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the boot lid is opened while the automatic transmission is in position R.
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the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period.
The red indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
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In addition to the electric parking brake, park position P may also be engaged automatically.
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Emergency braking with the electric parking brake
The vehicle can also be braked during an emergency using the electric parking brake.
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While driving, push the handle of the electric parking brake more.
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The vehicle is braked for as long as you keep pushing the handle of the electric parking brake. The vehicle is braked more, the longer you keep the electric parking brake pressed.
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The red indicator lamp flashes in the instrument cluster during braking. The Release parking brake message appears in the multi-function display and a warning tone sounds.
When the vehicle has been braked to a standstill, the electric parking brake is applied.
Switching off the engine
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If the engine is not running, there is no power assistance for the steering and brakes. Steering and braking then takes much more effort.
As a result, you might lose control of the vehicle, cause an accident and injure yourself and others.
Do not switch off the engine while driving.
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Move the selector
lever to P.
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Using the
key
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Turn the key to
position 0
more in the ignition lock and remove it.
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The immobiliser is
activated.
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If you switch the
engine off with the transmission in position R or D, the
automatic transmission automatically shifts to N. If you then open the
driver's door or the front-passenger door or remove the key from the ignition,
the automatic transmission shifts to P. If you shifted the automatic
transmission to N before switching off the engine, the automatic
transmission remains in N even when a door is opened.
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Using KEYLESS
GO*
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Press the KEYLESS
GO button
more.
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The engine stops
and all the lamps in the instrument cluster go out
more. The status of the on-board electronics corresponds to key
position 1.
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If you use the
KEYLESS GO button to switch off the engine, the automatic transmission switches
to N. If you then open the driver's or front-passenger door, the
automatic transmission shifts to
P.
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