2004 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 161

Controls in detail Automatic transmission ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with gear selector lever in N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) CLK 55 AMG In the manual shift program mode you can change the gears manually on the steering wheel or by using the gear selector lever ( page 158). Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Shift into reverse gear only when the vehicle is stopped. Warning! G Warning! G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, position P alone is not intended to or capable of preventing your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P ( page 46). When parked on an incline, turn the front wheels towards the road curb. Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as gras, hay, or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could move the gear selector lever from position P, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 161