2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 52

Getting started Parking and locking Turning off with the key Turn the key in the starter switch to position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is activated. Press the seat belt release button ( page 41). Warning! G Warning! G i The SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are around. Before closing doors, ensure that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing. When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the starter switch and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle may cause serious personal injury. More information can be found in the "Controls in detail" section ( page 86). After exiting the vehicle press the lock button ‹ on the key ( page 30). The locking knobs on the doors move down. The turn signal indicators light up briefly. ! With the SmartKey removed and the driver's door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle's exterior lamps are not switched off. 52