Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS 550, Operator'S Manual

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Driving and parking
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In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
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Do not start the engine under any circum-
stances.
X
Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the
roadway.
X Notify local fire and/or police authorities.
If the extent of the damage cannot be deter-
mined:
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
If no damage can be determined on the
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major assemblies
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fuel system
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engine mount:
X
Start the engine in the usual manner.
Parking
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Warning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible 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 serious personal
injury, or damage to the vehicle or the vehi-
cle drivetrain, as a result of vehicle move-
ment, always do the following before
turning off the engine and leaving the vehi-
cle:
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Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
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Engage the parking brake.
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Shift the automatic transmission into
park position
P.
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Slowly release the brake pedal.
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When parked on an incline, always turn
the front wheels towards the road curb.
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Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position
0 and remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch, or press the KEY-
LESS-GO start/stop button.
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Take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
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Warning!
Vehicles with Airmatic: If you have selected
the Comfort suspension tuning, the vehicle
lowers slightly when you lock it within
approximately 60 seconds after turning off
the engine. You should therefore make sure
that no one is standing near the wheel
arches or lying underneath the vehicle
when it is being locked. Otherwise, per-
sonal injury could result.
Also, make sure your vehicle cannot come
into contact with objects, such as a road
curb, while lowering. Your vehicle could
otherwise be damaged.
Parking brake
G
Warning!
Engaging the parking brake while the vehi-
cle is in motion can cause the rear wheels
to lock up. You could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident. In addition,
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