Mercedes-Benz 2004 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).
For more information, see “Exterior lamp
switch” (
page 104).
Turning off engine
̈ Place the gear selector lever in
position P.
̈ Turn SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0 and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock
the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Children could release the
parking brake and/or move the gear selec-
tor 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 gear se-
lector lever not fully engaged in position P is
dangerous. 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 road curb.
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The SmartKey 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 depressing the brake
pedal