Mercedes-Benz 2003 G 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Parking and locking
Parking and locking
You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked
your vehicle. End your drive as follows.
Parking brake
1 Lever
2 Button
̈ Pull lever 1 up as many notches as pos-
sible.
When the engine is running, the indica-
tor lamp
; (USA only) or 3 (Can-
ada only) in the instrument cluster will
be illuminated.
Warning! G
Wait until the vehicle is stationary before re-
moving the key from the starter switch. The
vehicle cannot be steered when the key is
removed.
Warning! G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and the
steering system. In this case, it is important
to keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to stop or steer
the vehicle.
Warning! G
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re-
sult of vehicle movement, before turning off
the engine and leaving the vehicle always:
ț Keep right foot on brake pedal.
ț Pull the parking brake lever up as many
notches as possible.
ț Move the selector lever to position P.
ț Slowly release brake pedal.
ț When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards the road curb.
ț Turn the key to starter switch position 0
and remove.
ț Take the key and lock vehicle when leav-
ing.