Mercedes-Benz SL 55 Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Parking and locking
Parking brake
1 Parking brake
2 Release handle
̈ Step firmly on parking brake 1.
When the engine is running, the indica-
tor lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Can-
ada only) in the speedometer dial will
be illuminated
Switching off headlamps
̈ Turn the switch to M ( page 46).
For more information, see “Exterior lamp
switch” (
page 117).
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked 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
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 (
page 158).
When parked on an incline, also turn front
wheels towards the road curb.