2005 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 52
2005 Mercedes CLK-Class Manual
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Getting started Driving i Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion. Warning! G Switching on headlamps For more information on headlamps, see "Lighting" ( page 124). Low beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. 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. 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. ! Place the gear selector lever in position R or P only when the vehicle is stopped in order to avoid damaging the transmission. ! Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. For more information on driving, see "Driving instructions" ( page 295). Exterior lamp switch ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 50