SmartKey
SmartKey
0 To remove the SmartKey
Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission to position P
1 Power supply for some consumers, such as the windshield wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers) and drive position
3 To start the engine
If the SmartKey is in position 0 in the ignition lock for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the ignition lock. The steering is then locked. To unlock, remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
The steering is locked when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
The SmartKey can be turned in
the
ignition lock even if it is not the correct
SmartKey for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.
See also:
Showing the distance display
This function is only available with
DISTRONIC PLUS.
Press the or
button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.
Press the or
button to select
Distance Display.
Press ...
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or
transporter if you wish to transport it.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
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Important safety notes
DSR assists you when driving downhill. It
keeps the speed of travel at the speed set on
the on-board computer. The steeper the
downhill gradient, the greater the DSR
braking effect on the vehi ...