2009 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 87
2009 Mercedes GL-Class Manual
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463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 85 Version: 2.11.7.1 Driving and parking i Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Only depressing the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock. X X 85 Allow the engine and coolant to cool off. X Check the coolant level and add coolant if necessary (Y page 152). In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Release the brake pedal. X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. For more information on driving, see "Driving instructions" (Y page 176). For information on off-road driving, see "Offroad driving" (Y page 179). If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. If no damage on major assemblies, fuel system, and engine mount can be determined: X Start the engine in the usual manner. Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires RAn 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. These materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: RKeep ignition cable may be damaged. RThe engine electronics may not be operating properly. gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Give very little gas. Have the problem checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. RUnburned X X The coolant temperature is above 248‡ (120†) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible. X Turn off the engine immediately. right foot on the brake pedal. the parking brake. REngage RShift the automatic transmission into park position P. release the brake pedal. RSlowly RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb. Z Controls in detail X Do not start the engine under any circumstances. X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. X Notify local fire and/or police authorities.