Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK-Class Coupe - Manual (Page 51)

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Getting started
Driving
Parking brake
1 Parking brake release handle
2 Parking brake pedal
̈ Release the parking brake by pulling on
handle 1.
The indicator lamp ; (USA only)
or 3 (Canada only) in the clock
goes out.
Driving
̈ Depress the brake pedal.
̈ Move gear selector lever in
position D or R.
̈ Release the brake pedal.
̈ Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto-
matic central locking system engages and
the locking knobs drop down.
After a cold start, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts at a higher engine revolution.
This allows the catalytic converter to reach
its operating temperature earlier.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Children could release the
parking brake, which could result in an acci-
dent and/or serious personal injury.
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You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open door only when conditions
are safe to do so.
You can deactivate the automatic
locking using the control system
(
୴ page 158).
!
If you hear a warning signal and the
message
Parking brake Release
brake! appears in the multifunction
display when driving off, you have for-
gotten to release the parking brake.
Release the parking brake.