2002 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 267

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Driving instructions Parking Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: 1. Keep right foot on service brake pedal. 2. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. 3. Move the selector lever to position "P" (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). 4. Slowly release service brake pedal. 5. Turn front wheels towards the road curb. 6. Turn the electronic key to starter switch position 0 and remove. 7. Take the electronic key and lock vehicle when leaving. 264 Important! It is advisable to set the parking brake whenever parking or leaving the vehicle. In addition, move selector lever to position "P" (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). When parking on hills, always set the parking brake.