2003 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 46

Getting started Driving After a cold start, the automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. Switching on headlamps i Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion. Warning! G Warning! G 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. On slippery road surfaces, 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. Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on Turn the switch to B. More information can be found in the "Controls in detail" section ( page 105). 46