Parking And Locking - Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual

Parking and locking

You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked
your vehicle. End your drive as follows:
Warning!
Wait until the vehicle is stationary before re-
moving the SmartKey from the starter
switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when
the SmartKey is removed.
Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-
hicle.
Warning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
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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:
Keep right foot on brake pedal.
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Firmly depress parking brake pedal.
Move the gear selector lever to
position P.
Slowly release brake pedal.
Getting started
Parking and locking
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When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards the road curb.
Turn the SmartKey to starter switch
position 0 and remove, or press
start/stop button (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*).
Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* and lock vehicle when
leaving.
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