Mercedes-Benz 2004 E 320 - Manual (Page 51)

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Getting started
Parking and locking
̄ Parking and locking
You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked
your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Parking brake
1 Parking brake
2 Release handle
̈ Step firmly on parking brake 1.
When the engine is running, the warn-
ing lamp
; (USA only) or 3
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated.
Warning!
G
Wait until the vehicle is stationary before re-
moving the SmartKey from the starter
switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when
the SmartKey is removed.
Warning!
G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-
hicle.
Warning!
G
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re-
sult of vehicle movement, before turning off
the engine and leaving the vehicle always:
ț Keep right foot on brake pedal.
ț Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
ț Move the selector lever to position P.
ț Slowly release brake pedal.
ț When parked on an incline, turn front
wheel towards the road curb.
ț Turn the SmartKey to starter switch
position 0 and remove, or press
start-/stop button (vehicles with KEY-
LESS-GO*).
ț Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* and lock vehicle when
leaving.