2005 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 51

Getting started Driving After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. Warning! ! Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. Switching on headlamps For more information on headlamps, see "Lighting" ( page 109). Low beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. 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 ! Vehicles with automatic transmission: Place the gear selector lever in position R only when the vehicle is stopped in order to avoid damaging the transmission. Vehicles with automatic transmission: It is dangerous to shift the gear 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. Exterior lamp switch For more information on driving, see "Driving instructions" ( page 265). 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 49