Mercedes Benz 2003 e 320 User Manual

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Getting started
Parking and locking
Parking and locking
You have now completed your first drive. 
You have properly stopped and parked 
your vehicle. End your drive as follows.
Parking brake
Parking brake
Release handle
Step firmly on parking brake 1.
When the engine is running, the indica-
tor lamp 
; (USA only) or 3
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster 
will be illuminated.
Warning!
G
Wait until the vehicle is stationary before re-
moving the key from the starter switch. The 
vehicle cannot be steered when the key is 
removed.
Warning!
G
With the engine not running, there is no 
power assistance for the brake and steering 
systems. In this case, it is important to keep 
in mind that a considerably higher degree of 
effort is necessary to stop or steer the vehi-
cle.
Warning!
G
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible 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 personal injury as a re-
sult of vehicle movement, before turning off 
the engine and leaving the vehicle always:
Keep right foot on brake pedal.
Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
Move the selector lever to position P.
Slowly release brake pedal.
When parked on an incline, turn front 
wheel towards the road curb.
Turn the key to starter switch position 
and remove, or press start-/stop button 
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*).
Take the key or the SmartKey with KEY-
LESS-GO* (if so equipped) and lock ve-
hicle when leaving.