2007 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 56

Getting started Parking and locking Turning off engine Manual transmission: Move the gearshift lever into first or reverse gear. Automatic transmission*: Place the gear selector lever in position P. Apply the parking brake ( page 54). access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever* from position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 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 153) (manual transmission: first or reverse gear ( page 149)). When parked on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. Getting out of your vehicle without taking the above measurements to secure it is dangerous. i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the road curb. 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. Warning! Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 ( page 32). Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The immobilizer is activated. G Switching off headlamps Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( page 50). For more information, see "Lighting" ( page 109). i Vehicles with automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with 55