Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021 Operator's Manual page 147

Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐
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fic.
Operate vehicle equipment and become
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trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
Releasing the parking brake.
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Changing the transmission position.
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Starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
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the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach
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of children.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to it
rolling away
Always secure the vehicle against roll‐
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ing away.
Bring the vehicle to a standstill by pressing
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the brake pedal.
On gradients, turn the front wheels so that
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the vehicle will roll towards the curb if it
starts moving.
Apply the electric parking brake.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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Engage transmission position j in a station‐
Driving and parking 145
ary vehicle with the brake pedal applied
( page 138).
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Switch off the engine and the ignition by
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pressing button 1.
Release the service brake slowly.
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Get out of the vehicle and lock it.
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% When you park the vehicle, you can still
operate the side windows and the panoramic
sliding sunroof for approximately four
minutes if the driver's door is closed.
Garage door opener
Programming buttons for the garage door
opener
& DANGER Risk of death caused by
exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and leads to poisoning.