2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 56

Getting started Parking and locking Pull parking brake lever 1 up as many notches as possible. When the engine is running, the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. Warning! Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The immobilizer is activated. on an incline, park position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to park position P ( page 48). When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in park position P. G 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 move the gear selector lever from park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Switching off headlamps Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( page 106). Turning off the engine Place the gear selector lever in park position P. Releasing seat belts Press the seat belt release button 4 ( page 46). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting automatic transmission to park position P. When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. Warning! G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in park position P is dangerous. Also, when parked ! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim panel. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 56