2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 97
2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Driving and parking In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X X X 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. RManual transmission: Shift the manual transmission into 1st gear or reverse gear R. RAutomatic RSlowly RWhen RTurn Do not start the engine under any circumstances. Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. Notify local fire and/or police authorities. the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. vehicle when leaving. RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. assemblies mount: G Warning! Manual transmission: Wait until the vehicle is stationary before removing the SmartKey from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 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 If no damage can be determined on the Rmajor Rfuel system Rengine X Start the engine in the usual manner. transmission: Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. release the brake pedal. parked on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb. Z 95
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