Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Getting started
Parking and locking
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Parking and locking
You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked
your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Parking brake
1 Release handle
2 Parking brake
왘
Step firmly on parking brake 2 .
When the engine is running, the
warning lamp
;
(USA only)
or
3
(Canada only) in the
instrument cluster will be illuminated.
Warning!
G
Wait until the vehicle is stationary before
removing the SmartKey from the starter
switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when
the SmartKey is removed.
Warning!
G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
system. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle.
Warning!
G
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re-
sult of vehicle movement, before turning off
the engine and leaving the vehicle always:
앫
Keep right foot on brake pedal.
앫
Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
앫
Move the gear selector lever to
position
P .
앫
Slowly release brake pedal.
앫
When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards the road curb.
앫
Turn the SmartKey to starter switch
position
0 and remove.
앫
Take the SmartKey and lock vehicle
when leaving.