2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 58

Getting started Parking and locking Switching off headlamps Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( page 50). For more information, see the "Controls in detail" section ( page 133). Turning off engine Place the gear selector lever in position P. Turning off with the SmartKey Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch ( page 34) to position 0 and remove it. The immobilizer is activated. Warning! G 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 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 44). 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 road curb. i With the SmartKey removed and the driver's door open, a warning sounds and the message Switch off lights appears in the multifunction display if the vehicle's exterior lamps are not switched off. 56