Mercedes Benz 2003 slk 230 kompressor User Manual

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Controls in detail
Manual transmission
Manual transmission
Information for driving with a manual 
transmission is found in the “Getting start-
ed” section (
Gearshift lever
Do not exceed the maximum speed in the 
individual gears. Refer to tachometer 
(
page 89) for engine speeds.
Warning!
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For vehicles equipped with a manual trans-
mission, getting out of your vehicle with the 
gearshift lever not engaged in first or re-
verse gear and parking brake engaged is 
dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, 
an engaged first or reverse gear alone may 
not prevent your vehicle from moving, possi-
bly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to 
engaging first or reverse gear (
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels 
towards the road curb.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
key from the steering lock, and lock the ve-
hicle. Do not leave children unattended in 
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked 
vehicle. Children could move the gearshift 
lever, which could result in an accident 
and/or serious injury.
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Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill 
by using the clutch pedal. The clutch 
may be damaged which is not covered 
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited 
Warranty.