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In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
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Do not start the engine under any circum-
stances.
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Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the
roadway.
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Notify local fire and/or police authorities.
If the extent of the damage cannot be deter-
mined:
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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
If no damage can be determined on the
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major assemblies
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fuel system
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engine mount:
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Start the engine in the usual manner.
Parking
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Warning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay
or leaves can come into contact with the
hot exhaust system, as these materials
could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, or damage to the vehicle or the vehi-
cle drivetrain, as a result of vehicle move-
ment, always do the following before
turning off the engine and leaving the vehi-
cle:
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Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
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Engage the parking brake.
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Manual transmission: Shift the manual
transmission into 1st gear or reverse
gear R.
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Automatic transmission: Shift the auto-
matic transmission into park position P.
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Slowly release the brake pedal.
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When parked on an incline, always turn
the front wheels towards the road curb.
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Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0 and remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
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Take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
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Warning!
Manual transmission:
Wait until the vehicle is stationary before
removing the SmartKey from the starter
switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when
the SmartKey is removed from the starter
switch.
Parking brake
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Warning!
Engaging the parking brake while the vehi-
cle is in motion can cause the rear wheels
to lock up. You could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident. In addition,
the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up
when the parking brake is engaged.
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Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the SmartKey from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
Controls in detail
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