2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 160
2011 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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158 X Parking Insert AdBlue® cap : as shown and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. X Fold the load compartment floor down. X Close the tailgate. X Drive at a speed above 10 mph (16 km/h). The Check Additive - See Operator's Manual disappears after approximately one minute. the starter switch, or press the KEYLESSGO start/stop button. RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle when leaving. Driving and parking Switching off the engine Important safety instructions 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 Check Additive - See Operator's Manual is still displayed in the multifunction display, top up with another bottle of AdBlue®. i Then, have the AdBlue® supply checked and filled completely if necessary. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a qualified specialist workshop such as an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. Parking Important safety guidelines 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. These materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Vehicle movement may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle or vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: right foot on the brake pedal. the parking brake. RShift the automatic transmission into park position P. RSlowly release the brake pedal. RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb. RTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from REngage RKeep i If you cannot turn off the engine as described here, see "Emergency engine shut down" (Y page 322). Vehicles with automatic transmission G Warning! Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically. Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. X 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. X Apply the parking brake firmly. i If you turn off the engine with the SmartKey and then remove it from the ignition lock or open a front door, the automatic transmission switches to P automatically.