Mercedes-Benz 2004 CLK-Class Cabriolets Operator's Manual page 46

Getting started
Driving
Parking brake
1 Parking brake pedal
2 Parking brake release handle
Release the parking brake by pulling on
handle 2.
The indicator lamp ; (USA only)
or 3 (Canada only) in the clock
goes out.
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Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Children could release the
parking brake, which could result in an acci-
dent and/or serious personal injury.
Driving
Depress the brake pedal.
Move gear selector lever in
position D or R.
Release the brake pedal.
Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the automat-
ic central locking system engages and the
locking knobs drop down.
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You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open doors only when condi-
tions are safe to do so.
You can deactivate the automatic lock-
ing using the control system
( page 149).
!
If you hear a warning signal when driv-
ing off, you have forgotten to release
the parking brake.
Release the parking brake.
After a cold start, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts at a higher engine revolution.
This allows the catalytic converter to reach
its operating temperature earlier.
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Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.