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WARNING
Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can
have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of acci-
dent!
Parking
Read and observe and on page 126 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface
»
.
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
On vehicles with
automatic transmission
place the selector lever in the
P
po-
sition.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with
Manual transmission
, select
1st gear
or
Reverse gear R
.
›
Release the brake pedal.
WARNING
The parts of the exhaust system can become very hot. Therefore, never
stop the vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come in-
to contact with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth,
leaves, spilled fuel or such like. - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!
Manual shifting of gears and pedals
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
128
Pedals
128
Manual gear changing
Fig. 148
Gearshift pattern of 5-gear or 6-
gear manual gearbox
The shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear lever
» Fig. 148
.
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear
» page 41
.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Reverse gear is engaged
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
The clutch pedal is fully depressed.
›
Move the shift lever to the idle position switch and press down.
›
Move the shift lever fully to the left and then forward into
R
position
» Fig. 148
.
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
WARNING
Never engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
CAUTION
■
If not in the process of changing gear, do not leave your hand on the gear-
shift lever while driving. The pressure from the hand can cause the gearshift
mechanism to wear excessively.
■
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the clutch and
the accelerator pedal – this may lead to damage to the clutch.
Pedals
The operation of the pedals must not be hindered under any circumstances!
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Driving
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