2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 67
2008 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Getting started Parking and locking Turning off the engine i If the engine cannot be turned off as described, see "Emergency engine shut-down" ( page 520). ! Observe instructions when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor type car wash ( page 406). Turning off with the SmartKey Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 ( page 40). Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The immobilizer is activated. Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ( page 41) to turn off the engine. With the driver's door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver's door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch ( page 39). Shift the automatic transmission to position P ( page 192). Warning! G 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. ! If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or open a front door the automatic transmission will shift to park position P automatically. Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the SmartKey alone only will automatically shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N. i In an emergency you can turn off the engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button for approximately 3 seconds. ! If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift to park position P automatically. Keep in mind that turning off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button alone only will automatically shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N. Apply the parking brake ( page 65). i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P ( page 192). When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel towards the road curb. 66
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