2010 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 112

251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 110 Version: 2.11.8.1 110 Driving and parking windows and the tilt/sliding panel are closed completely. X Press and hold the lock button on an outside door handle again. The roller sunblinds extend. X Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure. Starting the engine Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times. G Warning! Controls in detail When tilt/sliding panel is closed: X Press and hold the lock button on an outside door handle (Y page 73) until the windows and the roller sunblinds are closed completely. X Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure. Automatic transmission Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals' range of movement. Keep the driver's footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission : Button for selecting park position P j Park position k Reverse gear i Neutral position h Drive position G Warning! 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. Adapt your driving accordingly. For more information on how to operate the gear selector lever, see "Automatic transmission" (Y page 115). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P (Y page 118).