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WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake
R
shift the automatic transmission out of park
R
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
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 key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
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.
!
If the coolant temperature is very high, e.g.
after driving on hilly roads, leave the engine
running at idle speed for about two minutes
before turning it off.
This allows the coolant temperature to return
to normal.
!
Always secure the vehicle correctly against
rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its driv-
etrain could be damaged.
!
When the vehicle is parked, always remove
the key to prevent the battery from becoming
discharged.
On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the front
X
wheels towards the kerb.
Vehicles with manual transmission: select
X
gear 1 or reverse gear k.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
X
select transmission position j.
Apply the parking brake.
X
Driving systems and driving safety systems
Vehicles with Start/Stop button: press the
X
Start/Stop button once.
Vehicles with an ignition lock: turn the key
X
to position g in the ignition lock and remove
it.
Performing emergency braking
If, in exceptional cases, the service brake fails,
the parking brake can be used to brake the vehi-
cle in an emergency. The braking distance is
then considerably greater.
Pull the parking brake handle while the vehi-
X
cle is in motion.
Parking up the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than
four weeks, the battery may have already been,
or may become damaged by heavy discharging.
Disconnect the battery.
X
or
Connect the battery to a trickle charger.
X
Make sure you observe the notes on charging
the battery (
You can obtain information about trickle charg-
ers from a qualified specialist workshop.
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than
six weeks, it may suffer from lack of use.
You can obtain information on parking up the
vehicle at a qualified specialist workshop.
Driving systems and driving safety
systems
Driving systems and your responsibil-
ity
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems
which assist you while driving, parking and
manoeuvring. The driving systems are aids and
do not relieve you of your responsibility. Always
observe the traffic conditions and intervene
when necessary. Stay within the limits of safe
use.
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