2003 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 51

Getting started Parking and locking Turning off engine Place the gear selector lever in P. Turn the key in the steering lock ( page 33) to position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is activated. Warning! G Warning! G 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 release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Getting out of your vehicle with the selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P ( page 50). When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel towards the road curb. i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P. ! To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery, always remove the key from the steering lock. Switching off headlamps Turn the combination switch to 1 ( page 46). More information can be found in the "Controls in detail" section ( page 102). 51