Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Getting started
Driving
Parking brake
1 Release handle
2 Parking brake
왘
Release the parking brake by pulling on
handle
1 .
The indicator lamp
;
(USA only) or
3
(Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Driving
왘
Depress the brake pedal.
왘
Move selector lever to position D or R
(manual transmission: first or reverse
gear).
왘
Release the brake pedal.
왘
Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto-
matic central locking system engages
and the locking knobs drop down.
After a cold start, the automatic transmis-
sion engages at a higher revolution. This al-
lows the catalytic converter to reach its
operating temperature earlier.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch and lock the ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Children could release the parking
brake, which could result in an accident
and/or serious injury.
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You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions
are safe to do so.
!
If you hear a warning signal when driv-
ing off, you have forgotten to release
the parking brake.
Release the parking brake.
!
Simultaneously depressing the acceler-
ator pedal and applying the brake re-
duces engine performance and causes
premature brake and drivetrain wear.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.