Mercedes-Benz 2004 M-Class Automobile User Manual


 
55
Getting started
Parking and locking
̈ Press the seat belt release button
(
page 42).
Allow the retractor to completely re-
wind the seat belt by guiding the latch
plate.
̈ After exiting the vehicle, press the lock
button on the remote control
(
page 32).
The turn signal lamps flash three times
and the locking knobs on the doors
move down.
More information on parking and locking
can be found in the “Controls in detail”
section (
page 88).
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With the key removed and the driver’s
door open, a warning sounds if the ve-
hicles exterior lamps are not switched
off.
Warning! G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, ensure that there is no
possibility of someone getting caught in a
door during closing.
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment may cause an accident and/or seri-
ous personal injury.