Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Operator's Manual page 45

Starting difficulties
!
Ensure that the brake pedal is de-
pressed when starting the engine.
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
Turn key in starter to position 0 and re-
peat starting procedure.
Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the battery.
Get a jump start ( page 264).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Parking brake
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
key from the steering lock and lock the vehi-
cle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehi-
cle. Children could release the parking
brake, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
1 Parking brake pedal
2 Release handle
Release the parking brake by pulling on
handle 2.
G
The indicator lamp É in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Driving
Place the gear selector lever in
position D or R.
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Wait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.
Release the brake pedal.
Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Getting started
Driving
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