2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 61

Getting started Parking and locking Turning off engine Shift the automatic transmission to position P ( page 178). Apply the parking brake ( page 59). Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 37) to turn off the engine. 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 36). Releasing seat belts Press the seat belt release button ( page 47). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. ! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim panel. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P ( page 178). On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the road curb. Turning off with the SmartKey Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch ( page 36) to position 0. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The immobilizer is activated. 60