Mercedes-Benz 2005 M-Class Operator's Manual page 50

Getting started
Driving
Starting difficulties
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
Turn key in steering lock to position 0
and repeat starting procedure.
Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery.
Get a jump start ( page 291).
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
Light Truck Center.
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Parking brake
1 Parking brake pedal
2 Release handle
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock, and lock the
vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could release the parking brake,
which could result in an accident and/or se-
rious personal injury.
Release the parking brake by pulling on
handle 2.
The warning lamp É in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Driving
Depress the brake pedal.
Move gear selector lever to position D
or R.
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Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
G
motion.
Release the brake pedal.
Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto-
matic central locking system engages
and the locking knobs drop down.