Accidents; Parking Brake - Mercedes-Benz 2010 E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Driving and parking
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X
Give very little gas.
X
Have the problem checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is above
248‡ (120†)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling
the engine.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon
as possible.
X
Turn off the engine immediately.
X
Allow the engine and coolant to cool off.
X
Check the coolant level and add coolant if
necessary ( Y
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
X
Do not start the engine under any
circumstances.
X
Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the
roadway.
X
Notify local fire and/or police authorities.
If the extent of the damage cannot be
determined:
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
If no damage on major assemblies, fuel
system, and engine mount can be
determined:
X
Start the engine in the usual manner.
Parking
G
Warning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. These materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
page 190).
Vehicle movement may result in serious
personal injury or damage to the vehicle or
vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the
following before turning off the engine and
leaving the vehicle:
Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
R
Engage the parking brake.
R
Shift the automatic transmission into park
R
position P.
Slowly release the brake pedal.
R
When parked on an incline, always turn the
R
front wheels towards the road curb.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
R
position 0 and remove the SmartKey from
the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-
GO start/stop button.
Take the SmartKey with you and lock the
R
vehicle when leaving.

Parking brake

G
Warning!
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle
is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock
up. You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's
brake lights do not light up when the parking
brake is engaged.
G
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could
release the parking brake and/or shift the
automatic transmission out of park position
P, either of which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.