2003 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 52

Getting started Parking and locking Turning off engine Place the gear selector lever in position P. ! With the SmartKey removed and the driver's door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle's exterior lamps are not switched off. Warning! G i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P. On steep slopes, turn the front wheels towards the curb. Turning off engine with the SmartKey Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch ( page 31) to position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is activated. Press the seat belt release button ( page 41). Warning! G To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are around. Before closing doors, make sure that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious injury. For more information, see "Locking and unlocking" ( page 86). i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. After exiting the vehicle press the lock button ‹ on the SmartKey ( page 30). The locking knobs on the doors move down. The turn signal indicators light up briefly. 52