2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 88

463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 86 Version: 2.11.7.1 86 Driving and parking RTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle when leaving. RTake Controls in detail 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 the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged. $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Pull up parking brake lever : firmly. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. Turning off the engine G Warning! 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. 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. X X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Engage the parking brake. i Always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P. When parked on an incline, also turn the front wheels towards the road curb. X X Releasing: Pull up slightly on parking brake lever : and press release button ;. X Push parking brake lever : down to its original position. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning lamp Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The immobilizer is activated. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the automatic transmission in park position P.