Mercedes-Benz ML 350, 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 Parking brake
2 Release handle
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Step firmly on parking brake 1 .
When the engine is running, the indica-
tor lamp
É
in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated.
Warning!
G
Wait until the vehicle is stationary before re-
moving the key from the steering lock. The
vehicle cannot be steered when the key 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:
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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
wheel towards the road curb.
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Turn the key to starter switch position 0
and remove.
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Take the key and lock vehicle when leav-
ing.