2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 136
2009 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Driving and parking from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the 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. i If the engine cannot be turned off as described, see "Emergency engine shutdown" (Y page 387). X X vehicle when leaving. 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. 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. 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal X Releasing: Pull on release handle 1. When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. Engaging: Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2. When the engine is running, the brake warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Engage the parking brake. X 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. i Observe instructions if you want the automatic transmission to remain in 134
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