Mercedes-Benz 2006 C-Class - Manual (Page 59)

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Getting started
Parking and locking
Parking brake
1 Release handle
2 Parking brake pedal
̈ Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2.
When the engine is running, the brake
warning lamp
; (USA only)
or 3 (Canada only) in the
instrument cluster comes on.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access 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 serious injury.
Warning!
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Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se-
lector lever* not fully engaged in position P
is dangerous. Also, when parked on an in-
cline, position P alone may not prevent your
vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people
or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P (manual transmission:
first or reverse gear).
When parked on an incline, turn front wheel
towards the road curb.