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

Getting started Driving Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. Get a jump start ( page 399). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call Roadside Assistance. Parking brake Driving off Depress the brake pedal. The gear selector lever lock is released. Move the gear selector lever to drive position D or reverse gear R. ! In order to avoid damage to the transmission: 1 Parking brake lever 2 Release button Pull up slightly on parking brake lever 1 and press release button 2. Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion. Place the gear selector lever in park position P or reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped. Warning! G Push parking brake lever 1 down to its original position. The brake warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. Release the brake pedal. Carefully depress the accelerator. 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 access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. ! 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 55). 55