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169 Driving
Stopping the engine
– Turn the ignition key to position
1
⇒
fig. 137 .
WARNING
● Never switch the engine off until the vehicle is stationary.
●
The brake servo and the power steering system work only when the
engine is running. You need more strength to steer and brake the vehicle
when the engine is switched off. Given that you will be unable to steer
and brake as usual, this could lead to a risk of accidents and injuries.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running under high load for a long time, there is a
risk of heat building up in the engine compartment after the engine has
been switched off; this could cause engine damage. Therefore, you should
let the engine idle for approximately 2 minutes before you switch it off.
Note
After the engine is switched off the radiator fan may run on for up to 10 mi-
nutes, even if the ignition is switched off. It may also start running again af-
ter some time if the coolant temperature rises due to a build-up of heat un-
der the bonnet, or if the engine is already warm and the engine compart-
ment is heated up further by direct sunlight.
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Handbrake
Handbrake
The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the vehi-
cle from accidentally rolling away.
Fig. 138 Detailed view of
the centre console: Hand-
brake on
Applying the handbrake
–
Pull the handbrake lever up all the way.
Releasing the handbrake
–
Pull the lever up slightly and at the same time press in the re-
lease button
⇒
fig. 138 -arrow-.
– Keep the release button pressed and push the lever all the way
down
⇒
.
If you drive by mistake with the handbrake still applied, you will hear a
warning buzzer and the display will show the message:
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