Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 335)

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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.
!
Set the parking brake whenever park-
ing or leaving the vehicle. In addition,
set the automatic transmission to
position P.
When parking on hills, always turn front
wheels towards the curb.
Warning!
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, or
damage to the vehicle powertrain, as a
result of vehicle movement, before turning
off the engine and leaving the vehicle al-
ways:
ț Keep right foot on brake pedal.
ț Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
ț Set the automatic transmission to
position P.
ț When parked on an incline, turn front
wheel towards the road curb.
ț Turn the SmartKey to starter switch
position 0 and remove, or press
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*).
ț Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock 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 Light Truck
Center or tire dealer for repairs.