Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Parking and locking
Switching off headlamps
̈ Turn the switch to M (page 43).
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
page 102).
Turning off engine with the key
̈ Place the gear selector lever in P.
̈ Turn the key in the starter switch
(
page 29) to position 0 and remove
it.
The immobilizer is activated.
̈ Press the seat belt release button
(
page 37).
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take the KEY-
LESS-GO
* card (if so equipped) with you
and lock the vehicle. 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 se-
lector 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 (
page 140).
When parked on an incline, also turn front
wheel against road curb.
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Always set the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to position P.
On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the road curb.