2004 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 52

Getting started Parking and locking Turning off engine Place the gear selector lever in position P. Warning! G Warning! G 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. 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 gear 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. When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P. On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the road curb. Turn SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is activated. Switching off headlamps Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( page 46). For more information, see "Exterior lamp switch" ( page 104). i The SmartKey can only be pulled out when: it has been turned to position 0 in the starter switch the gear selector lever for the automatic transmission is in position P you are not depressing the brake pedal 52