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Getting started
Parking and locking
Switching off headlamps
̈ Turn exterior lamp switch
to M (
୴ page 52).
For more information, see “Lighting”
(
୴ page 118).
Turning off engine
̈ Manual transmission: Move the gear-
shift lever into first or reverse gear.
̈ Automatic transmission*: Place the
gear selector lever in position P.
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0.
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
The immobilizer is activated.
Releasing seat belts
̈ Press the seat belt release button
(
୴ page 46).
Allow the retractor to completely
rewind the seat belt by guiding the
latch plate.
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Always set the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to position P (manual
transmission: first or reverse gear).
On slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the road curb.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in position P.
!
Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so
that the seat belt and/or latch plate
cannot get caught or pinched in the
door or in the seat mechanism. This
can damage the seat belt and impair
the effectiveness of the seat belt,
and/or cause damage to the door
and/or door trim panel. Such damage
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Damaged seat belts must be replaced.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
