2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 46

Getting started Driving After a cold start the automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. Warning! More information on driving can be found in the "Operation" section ( page 249). Switching on headlamps Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is on the left of the steering column. G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. Warning! G Exterior lamp switch Combination switch It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on Turn the switch to B. More information can be found in the "Controls in detail" section ( page 112). 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left Press the combination switch up 1 or down 2. i To signal minor directional changes, move combination switch to point of resistance only and release. The turn signal blinks three times. 46