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Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light
lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
vided the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the
handbrake applied. The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven
at a speed of over 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
Disengage the handbrake completely. A handbrake which is only partially
disengaged can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can have a nega-
tive effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of accident!
Parking
Read and observe
on page 72 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
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Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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For vehicles with automated gearbox shift the lever to position D or R.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission, select 1st gear or Reverse gear R.
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Release the brake pedal.
WARNING
The parts of the exhaust system can become very hot. Therefore, never
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stop the vehicle in places where the underside of your vehicle could come
into contact with flammable materials (e.g. dry grass, leaves, spilled fuel or
the like). - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!
When leaving the vehicle never leave people unattended in the car who
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could, for example, lock the vehicle or release the brake - risk of accidents
and injury!
Manual gear changing and pedals
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
Pedals
Manual gear changing
»
.
The shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear lever
» Fig.
91.
The gearshift indicator should be observed when changing gear
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
to the clutch.
Reverse gear is engaged
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Stop the vehicle.
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The clutch pedal is fully depressed.
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Move the shift lever to the NPosition and wait for a short time.
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Push down on the shift lever, then push fully over to the right and then back-
wards, to position
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
WARNING
Never engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident!
Fig. 91
The shift pattern
R» Fig.
91.
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