Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG, 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 pedal
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Step firmly on parking brake pedal
2
.
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 or the vehicle
drivetrain, as a result of vehicle movement,
always do the following before turning off
the engine and leaving the vehicle:
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Keep right foot firmly 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, always turn
the 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
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button.
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Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
Warning!
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Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle
is in motion can cause the rear wheels to
lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident. In addition, the
vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when
the parking brake is engaged.
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