Parking;locking, Parking brake:engaging, Parking and locking – Mercedes-Benz 2003 C 240 4MATIC User Manual
Page 45
![background image](/manuals/124327/45/background.png)
51
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
1 Release handle
2 Parking brake
̈
Step firmly on parking brake 2.
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
system. 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:
ț
Keep right foot on brake pedal.
ț
Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
ț
Move the selector lever to position P
(manual transmission: first or reverse
gear).
ț
Slowly release brake pedal.
ț
When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards the road curb.
ț
Turn the key to starter switch position 0
and remove.
ț
Take the key and lock vehicle when leav-
ing.
S203 MY03_A.book Page 51 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM