Driving - Mercedes-Benz 2007 CLK 350 Operator's Manual

Release the parking brake by pulling on
release handle 1.
The indicator lamp ; (USA only)
or 3 (Canada only) in the clock
goes out.

Driving

Depress the brake pedal.
Move gear selector lever to
position D or R.
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Wait for the gear selection process to com-
plete before setting the vehicle in motion.
Release the brake pedal.
Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
!
If you hear a warning signal and the mes-
Release parking brake
sage
multifunction display when driving off, you have
forgotten to release the parking brake.
Release the parking brake ( page 52).
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At vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km/h), the automatic central locking system
engages and the locking knobs drop down.
The automatic door lock feature can be deacti-
vated ( page 164).
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to do
so.
!
Simultaneously depressing the accelerator
pedal and applying the brake reduces engine
performance and causes premature brake and
drivetrain wear.
After a cold start, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts at a higher engine revolution.
This allows the catalytic converter to reach
its operating temperature earlier.
Warning!
appears in the
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not pre-
vent this type of loss of control.
!
Place the gear selector lever in position R
or P only when the vehicle is stopped in order to
avoid damaging the transmission.
!
Do not run cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine
speeds may shorten the service life of the
engine.
CLK 63 AMG:
At low engine temperatures below +68°F
(+20°C), the engine's maximum speed is
restricted in order to protect it from damage.
Avoid driving your vehicle at full speed when the
engine is cold to prevent premature engine wear
and/or diminished comfort.
Getting started
Driving
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