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Vehicles with automatic transmission
X
Apply the parking brake firmly.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
Using the SmartKey
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
i
The SmartKey can only be removed if the
transmission is in position P.
Using KEYLESS-GO
X
Press the Start/Stop button (Y page 151).
When the driver's door is closed, the Start/
Stop button is in position 1. When the
driver's door is opened, the Start/Stop
button moves to position 0. This
corresponds to removing the SmartKey.
If you attempt to turn off the engine when the
selector lever is not in position P, a warning
signal sounds.
Observe the messages in the multifunction
display.
i
In an emergency, you can turn off the
engine while the vehicle is in motion by
pressing and holding the Start/Stop button
for three seconds.
Parking brake
G
Warning
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle
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.
G
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it 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 shift the
automatic transmission out of park position
P, either of which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
X
To apply: depress parking brake ; firmly.
When the engine is running, the $ (USA
only) or J (Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
X
To release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
X
Pull release handle :.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the $ (USA only) or
J (Canada only) indicator lamp goes out
in the instrument cluster.
Parking up the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than four weeks, the battery may be damaged
by exhaustive discharge.
X
Disconnect the battery or connect it to a
trickle charger.
i
You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer
damage as a result of lack of use.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
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Driving and parking
BA 207 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 3, en-US
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