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

Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
Switching off the engine
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
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.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in 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.
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If you switch off the engine using the Smart-
Key and then remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock or open one of the front doors,
the automatic transmission automatically
shifts to park position P.
i
The SmartKey can only be removed if the
automatic transmission is in position P.
page 112).
Y

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.
i
When you apply parking brake ; to brake
the vehicle, the brake lamps do not light up.
To apply: pull parking brake ; up firmly.
X
Parking brake ; is applied.
When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running, the F (USA only) or J (Can-
ada only) indicator lamp is lit in the instrument
cluster.
Parking
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