2007 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 57

Getting started Driving ! If you hear a warning signal and the message Release parking brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake ( page 62). Warning! G Switching on headlamps Low beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) to reach its operating temperature earlier. Warning! It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. G For more information on driving, see "Driving instructions" ( page 309). On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B. The low beam headlamps and the low beam headlamp indicator lamp B in the instrument cluster come on ( page 26). 56