Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 69)

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Getting started
Parking and locking
̈ Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1.
When the engine is running, the
warning lamp
; (USA only) or 3
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster
comes on.
Switching off headlamps
̈ Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
( ୴ page 61).
For more information, see “Lighting”
(
୴ page 143).
Turning off the engine
̈ Shift the automatic transmission to
position P (
୴ page 191).
̈ Apply the parking brake ( ୴ page 67).
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 unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Children could release the
parking brake and/or shift the automatic
transmission out of position P, either of
which could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
Warning!
G
Getting out of your vehicle with the
automatic transmission not fully engaged in
position P is dangerous. Also, when parked
on an incline, position P alone may not
prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly
hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P ( ୴ page 191).
When parked on an incline, also turn front
wheel towards the road curb.
i If the engine cannot be turned off as
described, see “Emergency engine shut-down”
(
୴ page 545).
Warning!
G
Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. With the en-
gine not running, there is no power assis-
tance for the brake and steering systems. In
this case, it is important to keep in mind that
a considerably higher degree of effort is nec-
essary to brake and steer the vehicle.
i Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting the automatic transmission to position P
(
୴ page 191).
When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel
towards the road curb.
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