Parking; Parking Brake - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

To ensure that the vehicle is safeguarded
against rolling away unintentionally:
the parking brake must be applied.
R
the transmission must be in position P and the
R
SmartKey must be removed from the ignition
lock
the transfer case must not be in the neutral
R
position
the front wheels must be turned towards the
R
curb on steep uphill or downhill gradients
the empty vehicle must be secured at the
R
front axle with a wheel chock or similar
object, for example, on uphill or downhill gra-
dients
a laden vehicle must also be secured at the
R
rear axle with a wheel chock or similar object,
for example, on uphill or downhill gradients
Switching off the engine
G
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.
Shift the automatic transmission to position
X
P.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
X
lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
X
Turn the steering wheel until the steering
X
wheel lock engages.
If you switch the engine off with the transmis-
sion in position R or D, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts to N automatically.
If you then open the driver's door or the front-
passenger door or remove the SmartKey from
the ignition, the automatic transmission shifts
to P automatically.
If you switch off the engine while the transmis-
sion is in position N, the automatic transmission
remains in N even if a door is opened. The auto-
matic transmission only automatically shifts
into neutral N when you switch off the engine
using the SmartKey.

Parking brake

G
WARNING
If you must brake the vehicle with the parking
brake, the braking distance is considerably
longer and the wheels could lock. There is an
increased danger of skidding and accidents.
Only use the parking brake to brake the vehi-
cle when the service brake is faulty. Do not
apply the parking brake too firmly. If the
wheels lock, release the parking brake until
the wheels begin turning again.
G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission out of the
R
parking position P.
start the engine.
R
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
If you brake the vehicle with the parking brake,
the brake lamps will not light up.
If you pull away with the parking brake applied,
a warning tone sounds.

Parking

121
Z