2007 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 70

Getting started Parking and locking 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. Warning! Warning! Turning off the engine G G 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 194). When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel towards the road curb. i If the engine cannot be turned off as described, see "Emergency engine shut-down" ( page 546). Shift the automatic transmission to position P ( page 194). Warning! 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. G Switching off headlamps Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( page 62). For more information, see "Lighting" ( page 145). Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. Apply the parking brake ( page 68). i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission to position P ( page 194). When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel towards the road curb. 69