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In brief
Advice when parking:
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Do not the park v ehicle on easily
ig nitable surfaces. The high temperature
of the exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
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Alwa ys apply the hand brak e firmly.
Ap ply the ha nd brake as firm ly as
possible on uphill or downhill slopes. To
reduce operating forces, d epress brake
pedal at the same time.
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Close windows.
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Before switching off ignition, engage first
or reverse gear.
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If the vehicle is parked on a level surface
or an up hill incline, engag e first gear
before switching off ig nition. On an up hill
incline, also turn the front wheels away
from the kerb.
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If the vehicle is on a d ow nhill incline,
engage reverse gear before switc hing off
the ignition. Also turn the front wheels
towa rd s the kerb .
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Turn steering wheel until lock is felt to
eng age (anti-theft protection), removing
ignition key beforeha nd.
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Sw itch off exterior lam ps, otherwise the
hea dlamp wa rning device will sound
when the driver’s door is opened.
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The engine cooling fans may run a fter
the engine has been switched off -
see page 152.
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Further information - see pag es 159 to
160.
That was the most important
information for your first drive in
your vehicle in brief.
The other pages of this chapter
contain a summary of the
interesting functions in your
vehicle.
The remaining chapters of the
Owner’s Manual contain
important information
on operation, safety and
maintenance as well as a
com plete index.
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