2002 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 149

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Manual transmission Important! Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the engine can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not exceed engine speed limits, see page 76 . Warning! For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, getting out of your vehicle with the gearshift lever not engaged in 1st or reverse gear and parking brake engaged is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, an engaged 1st or reverse gear alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Always set the parking brake in addition to engaging 1st or reverse gear, see page 156 for parking brake. When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel towards the road curb. 146 Warning! When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could move the gearshift lever, which could result in an accident or serious injury. Warning! On slippery road surfaces as well as high engine speeds, 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.