Driving and parking, Safety notes, Starting the engine – Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Driving and parking
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Driving and parking
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking
maneuvers the objects could get caught
between the pedals. You could then no
longer brake or accelerate. This could lead
to accidents and injury.
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 vehicle.
Adapt your driving accordingly.
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and possible
death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
fumes are entering the vehicle while
driving, have the cause determined and
corrected immediately. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive only with at
least one window fully open at all times.
Automatic transmission
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission
Á
Park position with gear selector lever lock
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Reverse gear
À
Neutral position
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Drive position
For more information, see “Automatic
transmission” (
X
Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position
P.
With SmartKey
X
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
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