2011 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 151
2011 Mercedes C-Class Manual
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Parking G Warning button moves to position 0. This corresponds to removing the SmartKey. If you attempt to turn off the engine when the selector lever is not in position P, a warning signal sounds. Observe the messages in the multifunction display. 149 Switching off the engine Important safety notes 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 In an emergency, you can turn off the engine while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/Stop button for three seconds. If you have started the engine with the Start/ Stop button and it cannot be switched off as described: X remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock. X insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. The engine stops. The ignition lock is in position 0. Vehicles with manual transmission X X Shift to either first gear or reverse gear R. Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it. The immobilizer is activated. X Apply the parking brake firmly. 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. Vehicles with automatic transmission X X Apply the parking brake firmly. Shift the transmission to position P. Using the SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it. The immobilizer is activated. G Warning i The SmartKey can only be removed if the transmission is in position P. Using KEYLESS-GO X Press the Start/Stop button (Y page 132). When the driver's door is closed, the Start/ Stop button is in position 1. When the driver's door is opened, the Start/Stop 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 (manual transmission: shift into the neutral position), either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Z Driving and parking 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.