2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 106

104 Driving and parking conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times. X Automatic transmission Controls in detail Diesel engine: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 (Y page 79). Preglow indicator lamp % in the instrument cluster comes on. X As soon as preglow indicator lamp % goes out, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and release it. The engine starts automatically. i If the engine is at operating temperature, preglow indicator lamp % may not stay on and you can start the engine without preglowing. With KEYLESS-GO Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission : Button for selecting park position P j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position G Warning! For more information on how to operate the gear selector lever, see "Automatic transmission" (Y page 109). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P (Y page 112). 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. With SmartKey X X You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle. Do not depress the accelerator pedal. Gasoline engine: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (Y page 79) and release it. The engine starts automatically. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button : USA only ; Canada only