2003 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 45
2003 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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Getting started Driving Driving Firmly depress the brake pedal. Move selector lever in position D or R. Release the brake pedal. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down. ! If you hear a warning signal when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake. After a cold start the automatic transmission engages at a higher engine speed. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature faster. Warning! G i You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system ( page 139). i Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion. It is dangerous to shift the 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. i Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. 45