2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 531

Operation Driving instructions Driving off Apply the brakes to test them briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic. Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Parking Warning! G Turn the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* to starter switch position 0 and remove, or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button. Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle when leaving. ! When driving off on a slippery surface, do not allow a drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the ESP® switched off. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. To reduce the risk of personal injury, or damage to the vehicle drivetrain, as a result of inadvertent vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on brake pedal. Engage electronic parking brake. Shift the automatic transmission to P. Slowly release brake pedal. When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. 530