Mercedes-Benz 2008 CLS 550, Operator'S Manual

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53
Getting started
Driving
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
Parking brake
1
Release handle
2
Parking brake pedal
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Release the parking brake pedal by
pulling on handle
1
.
The warning lamp
;
(USA only) or
3
(Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Driving off
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Depress the brake pedal.
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Move gear selector lever to position D
or R .
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Release the brake pedal.
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Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the automat-
ic central locking system engages and the
locking knobs drop down.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you and lock the vehicle. 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
personal injury.
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Wait for the gear selection process to com-
plete before setting the vehicle in motion.
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If you hear a warning signal and the
message
Release Parking Brake
appears in
the multifunction display when driving off, you
have forgotten to release the parking brake.
Release the parking brake (
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page 53).
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