2011 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 103

219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 101 Version: 2.11.8.1 Automatic transmission G Warning! X X 101 With SmartKey X X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the automatic transmission in park position P. With KEYLESS-GO X X Releasing: Pull on release handle :. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Step on parking brake pedal ; firmly. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the driver's door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver's door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as the SmartKey removed from the starter switch (Y page 76). If an acoustic warning sounds, you have tried to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button while the automatic transmission was not in park position P. Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display (Y page 235). Automatic transmission Turning off the engine G Warning! Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see "Driving and parking" (Y page 96). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals' range of movement. Keep the driver's footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or Z Controls in detail When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Engage the parking brake. i Always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P.