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Pulling away
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WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct
usage of the pedals, e.g.:
shoes with thick soles
R
shoes with high heels
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slippers
R
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driv-
ing, safety-relevant functions are only
available with limitations, or not at all.
This could affect, for example, the power
steering and the brake boosting effect.
You will require considerably more effort
to steer and brake. There is a risk of an
accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driv-
ing.
Note the following when pulling away:
Do not drive with the parking brake
R
applied.
Use caution when pulling away on slip-
R
pery surfaces.
Do not allow tyres to spin.
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Depress the brake pedal and keep it
R
depressed.
Press the release button on the selector
R
lever.
Shift the gear selector lever to position
R
h or k.
Using the parking brake
Please note
G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake
can:
overheat and cause a fire
R
lose its hold function.
R
There is a risk of fire and an accident.
Release the parking brake fully before
driving off.
G
WARNING
If you must brake the vehicle with the
parking brake, the braking distance is
considerably longer and the wheels could
lock. This increases the risk of skidding
and an accident.
Only use the parking brake to brake the
vehicle when the service brake is faulty.
Do not apply the parking brake too
firmly. If the wheels lock, release the
parking brake until the wheels begin
turning again.
G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the
vehicle, they may be able to set the vehi-
cle in motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake
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shift the automatic transmission out of
R
park position P
start the engine
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In addition, they may operate vehicle
equipment and become trapped. There is
a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Applying the parking brake
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