2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 66

Getting started Parking and locking Parking brake Warning! G Warning! G 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1. When the engine is running, the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. 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 shift the automatic transmission out of position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Getting out of your vehicle with the automatic transmission 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 199). When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel towards the road curb. Switching off headlamps Turn the exterior lamp switch to M. For more information, see "Lighting" ( page 147). 65