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Vehic les equipped with catalyst
- Insert stee ring lock key ancl turn to driving position. The ,,charge" and
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pressure" indicator lights must come on.
- Start engine with stee ring lock key.
- Release key after the engine has started firing.
Shutting off the engine:
- Take foot off accelerator
- Turn key to position ,,O".
Notes
- Prior to repeat ing the starting pruce ss, turn key in steering lock back to the
stop.
- Check oil pressure warning light ,mme tllately after starting.Should the
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pressu re warning light fail to go out, shut off engine immed iately and determine
cause.
- The engine should never be shut off at a coolant temperature above normal
(pointer of temperature gauge almost at red marking), e. g. after operat ion in
mountainous areas, but should be allowed to idle for about another 1 - 2
minutes.
Caution!
Vehicles equipped with catalyst: In the case of erratic engine opera tion (e.g.
misfiring) , run engine just for a short while and accelerate sparingly. Have fault
eliminated at a MERCEDES-BENZ service station.