Mercedes-Benz 2005 E-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Parking and locking
Switching off headlamps
̈ Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(
page 50).
For more information, see the “Controls in
detail” section (
page 133).
Turning off engine
̈ Place the gear selector lever in
position P.
Turning off with the SmartKey
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
(
page 34) to position 0 and remove
it.
The immobilizer is activated.
̈ Press the seat belt release button
(
page 44).
Allow the retractor to completely re-
wind the seat belt by guiding the latch
plate.
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.
i
The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.
i
With the SmartKey removed and the
driver’s door open, a warning sounds
and the message
Switch off lights
appears in the multifunction display if
the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not
switched off.