2005 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 61

Getting started Parking and locking Switching off headlamps Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( page 52). For more information, see "Exterior lamp switch" ( page 125). Turning off the engine Place the gear selector lever in position P. i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. Press the seat belt release button ( page 47). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. With the driver's door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver's door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch ( page 34). Press the seat belt release button ( page 47). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P. On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the curb. Turning off with the SmartKey Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch ( page 34) to position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is activated. i With the SmartKey removed and the driver's door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle's exterior lamps are not switched off. Turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO* Place the gear selector lever in position P. Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 35) to shut off the engine. ! If you hear a warning signal, you have either forgotten to turn off the lights before opening the driver's door or tried to turn off the engine while the gear selector lever is not in P. Turn off the lights or place the gear selector lever in P. 59