Driving Tips - Mercedes-Benz SL 2016 Operator's Manual

Driving tips

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Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
A description of how to switch off the engine
can be found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Electric parking brake
General notes
G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission out of the
R
parking position P.
start the engine.
R
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is a malfunction
in the system, it may not be possible to apply
the released parking brake.
If this is the case, only park the vehicle on
X
level ground and secure it to prevent it roll-
ing away.
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
X
tion P.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake performs a
i
function test at regular intervals while the
engine is switched off. The sounds that can
be heard while this is occurring are normal.
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
Applying or releasing manually
R
Applying automatically
R
Releasing automatically
R
Emergency braking
R
Parking the vehicle for a long period
You can find information about this in the
Digital Operator's Manual.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake