Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe - Manual (Page 52)

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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 Release handle
2 Parking brake
̈ Step firmly on parking brake 2.
When the engine is running, the indica-
tor 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
system. 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 gear selector lever to
position P (manual transmission: first or
reverse gear).
ț Slowly release brake pedal.
ț When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards road curb.
ț Turn the SmartKey to starter switch
position 0 and remove.
ț Take the SmartKey and lock vehicle
when leaving.