Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 134)

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Controls in detail
Driving and parking
Parking
1 Release handle
2 Parking brake pedal
Warning!
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With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and the
steering systems. In this case, it is impor-
tant to keep in mind that a considerably
higher degree of effort is necessary to brake
and steer the vehicle.
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:
ț Keep right foot on brake pedal.
ț Manual transmission: Move the gear-
shift lever into neutral position (no gear
is selected).
ț Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
ț Manual transmission: Move the gear-
shift lever into first or reverse gear.
ț Automatic transmission*: Move the
gear selector lever to position P.
ț Slowly release brake pedal.
ț When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards the road curb.
ț Turn the SmartKey to starter switch
position 0 and remove, or press
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
(
୴ page 84).
ț Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock vehicle
when leaving.
Warning!
G
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle
is in motion can cause the rear wheels to
lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident. In addition, the
vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when
the parking brake is engaged.
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