Mercedes-Benz 2004 E-Class OCS Operator's Manual page 46

If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Parking brake
1 Parking brake pedal
2 Parking brake release handle
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 injury.
Release the parking brake by pulling on
handle 2.
The warning lamp ; (USA only) or
3 (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Getting started
Driving
G
Depress the brake pedal.
Move selector lever to position D or R.
i
Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.
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 door only when conditions
are safe to do so.
Driving
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