2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 130
2009 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Driving and parking If no damage on major assemblies, fuel system, and engine mount can be determined: X RTurn Start the engine in the usual manner. the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. vehicle when leaving. the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged. RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the Parking G Warning! 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 serious personal injury, or damage to the vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain, as a result of vehicle movement, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: RKeep right foot on the brake pedal. REngage the parking brake. RShift the automatic transmission into park position P. RSlowly RWhen G Warning! Vehicles with AIRMATIC: If you have selected the Comfort suspension tuning, the vehicle lowers slightly when you lock it within approximately 60 seconds after turning off the engine. You should therefore make sure that no one is standing near the wheel arches or lying underneath the vehicle when it is being locked. Otherwise, personal injury could result. Also, make sure your vehicle cannot come into contact with objects, such as a road curb, while lowering. Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged. Parking brake G Warning! Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of G Warning! 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 and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. release the brake pedal. parked on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb. 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal 128