2005 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 57

Getting started Parking and locking Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows: Warning! Warning! Parking brake G G With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of inadvertent vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on brake pedal. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. Move the gear selector lever to position P. Slowly release brake pedal. When parked on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. Turn the SmartKey to starter switch position 0 and remove, or press start/stop button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*). Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* and lock vehicle when leaving. 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2. When the engine is running, the indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be illuminated. Warning! G Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. 55