Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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Getting started
Parking and locking
You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked
your vehicle. End your drive as follows.
Warning!
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With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. 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!
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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 or
damage to the vehicle drivetrain as a result
of vehicle movement, before turning off the
engine and leaving the vehicle always:
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Keep right foot on brake pedal.
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Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
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Move the gear selector lever to
position
P
.
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Slowly release brake pedal.
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When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards the road curb.
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Turn the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* to starter switch
position
0 and remove, or press the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button.
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Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock vehicle
when leaving.