2004 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 46
2004 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Getting started Driving Parking brake Release the parking brake by pulling on handle 2. The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the speedometer goes out. Driving Depress the brake pedal. Place the gear selector lever in position D or R. 1 Parking brake 2 Parking brake release handle Warning! Warning! Warning! G 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. ! In order to avoid damage to the transmission: G G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you 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, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury. It is dangerous to shift the gear 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. Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion. Place the gear selector lever in position R only when the vehicle is stopped. Release the brake pedal. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. 45