Switching Off Headlamps; Turning Off Engine - Mercedes-Benz 2005 M-Class Operator's Manual

Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock and lock the vehi-
cle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehi-
cle. Children could release the parking
brake and/or move the gear selector lever
from position P, either of which could result
in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
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Warning!
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear
selector lever not fully engaged in position P
is dangerous. Also, when parked on an in-
cline, position P alone may not prevent your
vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people
or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P ( page 123).
When parked on an incline, also turn front
wheel towards the road curb.

Switching off headlamps

Turn the combination switch to 1
( page 50).
For more information, see "Lighting"
( page 107).
Getting started
Parking and locking

Turning off engine

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Place the gear selector lever in
position P.
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Always set the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to position P.
On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the road curb.
Turn the key in the steering lock to
position 0 ( page 33) and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
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The key can only be removed from the
steering lock with the gear selector le-
ver in position P.
Move the steering wheel slightly to al-
low the locking mechanism to engage.
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