Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 57)

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Getting started
Driving
̈ Repeat the starting procedure
(
୴ page 53). Remember that extended
starting attempts can drain the battery.
̈ Get a jump start ( ୴ page 511).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
̈ Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center or call Roadside
Assistance.
Parking brake
1 Release handle
̈ Release the parking brake by pulling on
release handle
1.
The warning lamp ; (USA only)
or 3 (Canada only) in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Driving off
̈ Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever can now be
used.
̈ Shift the automatic transmission
to D or R (
୴ page 192).
̈ Release the brake pedal.
̈ Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Warning!
G
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
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. Children could release
the parking brake, which could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
i Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in motion.
i Shifting from gear position P to position R,
N, or D is only possible with the brake pedal
depressed. Without the brake pedal depressed,
the gear selector lever can be moved, but the
parking pawl remains engaged, not allowing
shifting to occur.
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