Switching Off Headlamps; Turning Off Engine - Mercedes-Benz 2005 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual

Warning!
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se-
lector lever not fully engaged in position P is
dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline,
position P alone may not prevent your vehi-
cle from moving, possibly hitting people or
objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to position P.
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels
towards the road curb.

Switching off headlamps

G
Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
( page 51).
For more information, see the "Controls in
detail" section ( page 141).

Turning off engine

Place the gear selector lever in
position P.
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Always set the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to position P.
On slopes, turn the front wheels to-
wards the road curb.
Getting started
Parking and locking
Turning off with the SmartKey
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
( page 34) to position 0 and remove
it.
The immobilizer is activated.
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The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.
Press the seat belt release button
( page 45).
Allow the retractor to completely re-
wind the seat belt by guiding the latch
plate.
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