Mercedes-Benz 2003 CLK 500 - Manual (Page 51)

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Getting started
Parking and locking
Switching off headlamps
̈ Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
(
୴ page 46).
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
୴ page 105).
Turning off engine
̈ Place the gear selector lever in
position P.
Turning off engine with the SmartKey
̈ Turn the key in the starter switch
(
୴ page 31) to position 0 and remove
it.
The immobilizer is activated.
̈ Press the seat belt release button
(
୴ page 42).
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 and/or se-
rious personal injury.
Warning!
G
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 (
୴ page 143).
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.
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The SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) can only
be removed from the starter switch
with the gear selector lever in
position P.