Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 265)

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Operation
Driving instructions
Parking Tires
Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by
law. These indicators are located in six
places on the tread circumference and
become visible at a tread depth of
approximately
1 /
16
in (1.6 mm), at which
point the tire is considered worn and
should be replaced.
Warning!
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Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible 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, or
damage to the vehicle or the vehicle
drivetrain, as a result of vehicle movement,
always do the following before turning off
the engine and leaving the vehicle:
ț Keep right foot on brake pedal.
ț Manual transmission: Move the gear-
shift lever to neutral position (no gear
selected).
ț Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
ț Manual transmission: Move the gear-
shift lever into first or reverse gear.
ț Automatic transmission*: Move the
gear selector lever to position P.
ț Slowly release brake pedal.
ț When parked on an incline, always turn
the front wheels towards the road curb.
ț Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0 and remove.
ț Take the SmartKey with you and lock
the vehicle when leaving.
Warning!
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If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that possi-
ble damage to your vehicle has occurred,
you should turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers, carefully slow down, and drive with cau-
tion to an area which is a safe distance from
the road.
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires
appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to
the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire
dealer for repairs.