2006 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 59

Getting started Parking and locking Parking brake Warning! G When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it 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 and/or move the gear selector lever to position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious injury. 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. Warning! 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle Step firmly on parking brake 1. When the engine is running, the indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be illuminated. 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 ( page 48). i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P. On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the curb. 58