Transmission - Mercedes-Benz CLS 280 2008 Owner's Manual

Controls

Transmission

Parking brake
Release handle
1
Parking brake
2
X
To release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
X
Pull release handle 1.
X
The indicator lamp in the instrument
3
cluster goes out.
X
To apply: depress parking brake
The indicator lamp in the instrument
3
cluster lights up if the engine is running.
i On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
104
Stopping the engine
G Risk of accident
If the engine is not running, there is no
power assistance for the steering and
brakes. Steering and braking then takes
much more effort.
As a result, you might lose control of the
vehicle, cause an accident and injure your-
self and others.
Do not switch off the engine while driving.
X
Move the selector lever to P.
With the key
X
Turn the key to position 0 (
the ignition lock and remove it.
The immobiliser is activated.
With KEYLESS GO*
X
Press and hold the KEYLESS GO button
firmly.
2
( Y page 74).
The engine stops and all the lamps in the
instrument cluster go out (
Transmission
G Risk of accident
The movement of the pedals must not be
impaired in any way. Do not keep any
objects in the driver's footwell. Make sure
that there is sufficient clearance around the
pedals when floormats or carpets are used.
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This
could cause the drive wheels to lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid.
Automatic transmission
Y page 74) in
Y page 26).
* optional