General - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
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WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
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If the coolant temperature is very high, e.g.
after driving on hilly roads, leave the engine
running at idle speed for about two minutes
before turning it off.
This allows the coolant temperature to return
to normal.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Stop the vehicle.
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Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Turn key to position 0 in the ignition lock and
X
remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
If you switch the engine off with the trans-
mission in position R or D, the automatic
transmission shifts to N automatically.
If you then open one of the front doors or
remove the key from the ignition, the auto-
matic transmission automatically shifts to P.
If you shift the automatic transmission to N
before switching off the engine, the automatic
transmission remains in N even if a front door
is opened.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
X
away ( page 133).
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Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
4 weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
Disconnect the battery (
X
or
Connect the battery to a trickle charger.
X
Be sure to observe the notes on charging the
batteries ( page 254).
Y
You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
6 weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek
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advice.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements of the country in
which you are driving. Some jurisdictions pro-
hibit the driver from using a mobile phone while
driving a vehicle.
Driving tips
135
page 251).
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