2001 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 145

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Starting and turning off the enging Starting and turning off the engine Before starting Ensure that parking brake is engaged and that selector lever is in position "P" or "N" (gearshift lever in neutral). Turn key in steering lock to position 2. Starting Vehicles with automatic transmission: Do not depress accelerator. Briefly turn key in steering lock clockwise to the stop and release. The starter will engage until the engine is running. If engine will not run, and the starting procedure stops, turn key completely to the left and repeat starting the engine. After several unsuccessful attempts, have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 142 Vehicles with manual transmission: Do not depress accelerator. Fully depress clutch pedal, otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock. Turn key in steering lock clockwise to the stop. Release key only when the engine is firing regularly. Important! Due to the installed starter nonrepeat feature, the key must be turned completely to the left before attempting to start the engine again. In areas where temperatures frequently drop below -4°F (-20°C) we recommend that an engine block heater be installed. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will advise you on this subject, see page 162. Turning off Turn the key in the steering lock to position 0 to stop the engine. Vehicles with automatic transmission: The key can only be removed with your foot off the brake pedal and the selector lever in position "P".