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Parking brake – Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2007 User Manual

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49

Getting started

Driving

Starting difficulties

If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:

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Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0 and repeat starting
procedure (

page 48).

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Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.

If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a
malfunction in the engine electronics or in
the fuel supply system.

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Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

Parking brake

1 Release button
2 Parking brake lever

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Pull lever

2 upwards slightly, press

release button

1 and move the lever

down to the stop.

The warning lamp

; (USA only)

or

3 (Canada only) in the

instrument cluster goes out.

Warning!

G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the

SmartKey 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 personal

serious injury.