Mercedes-Benz 2003 G 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Parking and locking
Switching off headlamps
̈ Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(
page 46).
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
page 100).
Turning off engine
̈ Place the selector lever in position P.
̈ Turn key in the starter switch to
position 0 and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
̈ Press the seat belt release button
(
page 41).
Allow the retractor to completely re-
wind the seat belt by guiding the latch
plate.
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 selector lever from
position P, either of which could result in an
accident and/or serious personal 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.
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.
On slopes, turn the front wheels to-
wards the curb.
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The key can only be pulled out when:
ț it has been turned to position 0 in
the starter switch
ț the gear selector lever for the auto-
matic transmission is in position P
ț you are not braking with the service
brake
!
With the key removed and the driver’s
door open, a warning sounds if the ve-
hicles exterior lamps are not switched
off.