Mercedes-Benz 2003 C 240 Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Parking and locking
Turning off engine
̈ Place the gear selector lever in
position P (manual transmission: first
or reverse gear).
̈ Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 0 and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
̈ Press the seat belt release button
(
page 42).
̈ After exiting the vehicle press the lock
button
on the key (page 30).
The locking knobs on the doors move
down.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
page 84).
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Always set the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to position P (manual
transmission: first or reverse gear).
On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the road curb.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.
!
With the SmartKey removed and the
driver’s door open, a warning sounds if
the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not
switched off.
Warning! G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there
is no possibility of someone getting caught
in a door during closing.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment may cause an accident and/or serious
personal injury.