Mercedes Benz 2003 e 320 User Manual

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Getting started
Parking and locking
Switching off headlamps
Turn the switch to
M (
page 46).
More information can be found in the 
"Controls in detail" section (
page 112).
Turning off the engine 
Place the gear selector lever in 
position P.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle always remove the 
key from the starter switch, take the Smart-
Key with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) with 
you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac-
cess to an unlocked vehicle. Children could 
release the parking brake and/or move the 
gear selector lever from position P, either of 
which could result in an accident or serious 
injury.
Warning!
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Getting out of your vehicle with the selector 
lever not fully engaged in position P is dan-
gerous. 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
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels 
towards the road curb.
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Always set the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to position P.
On steep slopes, turn the front wheels 
towards the curb.