Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Parking and locking
Switching off headlamps
̈ Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(
page 47).
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
page 98).
Turning off engine
̈ Place the gear selector lever in
position P (manual transmission: first
or reverse gear).
Turning off
̈ Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 0 and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
̈ Press the seat belt release button
(
page 41).
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, and lock the ve-
hicle. 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 position P, either of which could result
in an accident and/or serious injury.
Warning! G
Getting out of your vehicle with the selector
lever not fully engaged in position P is dan-
gerous. Also, when parked on an incline,
position P alone may not prevent your vehi-
cle from moving, possibly hitting people or
objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P (manual transmission:
first or reverse gear).
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels
towards the road curb.
i
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 key can only be removed from the
starter switch with the gear selector le-
ver in position P.
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