Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014, Owner'S Manual

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Using the key
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock and remove it.
The immobiliser is activated.
i The key can only be removed if the trans-
mission is in position P.
Using KEYLESS-GO
X
Press the Start/Stop button (
Y
page 141).
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
i When the driver's door is closed, this cor-
responds to key position 1. When the driv-
er's door is open, this corresponds to key
position 0: "key removed".
i The engine can be switched off while the
vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding
the Start/Stop button for about three sec-
onds. This function operates independently
of the ECO start/stop automatic engine
switch-off function.
Electric parking brake
General notes
G WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake
R
shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
R
start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or if there is a malfunc-
tion in the system, it may not be possible to
apply the released parking brake.
X
If this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage first gear.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
if there is a malfunction in the system. Con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
i The electric parking brake carries out a
function check at regular intervals when
the engine is switched off. Noises that
occur are normal.
Applying/releasing manually
X
To apply: push handle : .
When the electric parking brake is applied,
the red ! indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
i The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the key is removed.
X
To release: pull handle : .
The red ! indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
i
The electric parking brake can only be
released:
Parking
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Driving
and
parking
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