2009 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 109

Controls in detail Driving and parking Automatic transmission X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (Y page 83) and release it. The engine starts automatically. Starting with KEYLESS-GO G Warning! As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESSGO start/stop button on the gear selector lever. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle. Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Á Park position with gear selector lever lock  Reverse gear À Neutral position ¿ Drive position KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only X X X Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure. Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. The engine starts automatically. For more information, see "Automatic transmission" (Y page 112). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. Starting with the SmartKey X Starting difficulties ! Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. Z Do not depress the accelerator pedal. 107