2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 253

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". 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, or press start-/stop button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO). 7. Take the electronic key and the KEYLESS-GOcard (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) and lock vehicle when leaving. 250 Important! It is advisable to set the parking brake whenever parking or leaving the vehicle. In addition, move selector lever to position "P". When parking on hills, always set the parking brake.