Getting started. Mercedes-Benz SLK 32 AMG, 2003 SLK 230 Kompressor, 2003 SLK-Class, SLK Class 2003, 2001 SLK 320, 2003 SLK 320, 2003 SLK 32 AMG, SLK 320, SLK 230
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Getting started
Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking
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Getting started
Unlocking
The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will help you with further information. The corresponding page references are at the end of each segment.
Unlocking
Unlocking with the remote control 왘
왘
왘
Press unlock button Πon the remote control.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The locking knobs in the doors move up.
Press release button 1 on the remote control.
The key folds out.
Get in the vehicle and insert the key in
the steering lock ( 컄 page 29).
Remote control with folding key
1 Release button for key
2 ‹ Lock button
3 ΠUnlock button
4 Â
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Steering lock positions
Steering lock
0 For removing key
The steering is locked when the key is removed from the steering lock. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage.
1 Power supply to some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position
3 Starting position
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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The key can only be withdrawn in position 0 .
If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the key to be turned clockwise to position 1 .
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The key can only be removed from the steering lock with the gear selector lever in position P .
Getting started
Unlocking
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To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery, always remove the key from the steering lock.
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Getting started
Adjusting
Adjusting
Warning!
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All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion.
Seats
The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.
Warning!
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Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly
fasten your seat belt ( 컄 page 37).
Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock your vehicle.
The power seats* can also be operated with the driver’s or passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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Warning!
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Children 12 years old and under must never ride in this vehicle, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart
TM
system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.
Infants and small children must be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.
Manual seat
1 Head restraint height
2 Backrest tilt
3 Seat height
4 Seat fore and aft adjustment
Getting started
Adjusting
Seat height
왘
왘
Pull up on handle 3 .
Use your body weight to push the seat downwards.
왘
왘
Lift your weight off the seat to obtain a higher seat position.
Let go of handle 3 .
Seat fore and aft adjustment
왘
왘
Pull up on handle 4 .
Move the seat forward or backward.
왘 Check for proper engagement before driving.
Adjust to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.
컄컄
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Adjusting i
When moving the seat, be sure that there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats.
왘 Let go of handle 4 . The seat should make an audible click.
Backrest tilt
왘 Turn handwheel 2 forward or backward until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.
Head restraint height
Warning!
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For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
왘 Adjust the height of the head restraints by pulling them upwards manually.
왘 For a lower position, press release button 1 and push down on the head restraints manually.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 82).
Power seat*
왘 Switch on the ignition by turning the key in the steering lock to position 2 .
or
Open the driver’s or passenger door.
왘
The seat adjustment switches are located on the outer sides of the seats.
1 Seat height
2 Seat fore and aft adjustment
3 Seat cushion tilt
4 Backrest tilt
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Getting started
Adjusting
Seat height
왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 1 .
Seat fore and aft adjustment
왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 2 .
Adjust to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.
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When moving the seat, be sure that there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats.
Backrest tilt
왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 4 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.
Head restraint height
Warning!
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For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.
왘
왘
5 Release button
Adjust the height of the head restraints by pulling them upwards manually.
For a lower position, press release button 5 and push down on the head restraints manually.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 82).
Seat cushion tilt
왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.
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Getting started
Adjusting
Telescoping steering column* Steering wheel adjustment
Warning!
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Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
왘
왘
1 Adjustment handle
To unlock the steering column, pull out handle 1 as far as it will go.
Move the steering wheel to the desired position.
왘 Push handle 1 back to its original position to relock the steering wheel. You should hear an audible click.
The steering wheel is again fixed into place.
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Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column.
If the indicator lamp _ comes on while the engine is running, the steering column is not locked properly
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Getting started
Adjusting
Mirrors
Adjust the inside and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions.
Warning!
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In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or the respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.
Inside rear view mirror
왘 Manually adjust the inside rear view mirror.
Exterior rear view mirror
The switch is located on the center console.
Warning!
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Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your inside rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
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Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water.
왘
1 Driver’s side mirror
2 Passenger side mirror
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
All the lights in the instrument cluster light up.
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Getting started
Adjusting
왘
왘
Turn switch to position 1 for the left mirror or to position 2 for the right mirror.
Toggle switch up, down, left or right according to the setting desired.
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At low ambient temperatures, the exterior mirrors will be heated automatically.
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If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward or rearward, reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is now properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror normally.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 99).
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Getting started
Driving
Driving
Warning!
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Do not lay any objects in the driver’s footwell. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clearance for the pedals.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate.
Fastening the seat belts
Warning!
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Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even pregnant women.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passenger should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The airbags can only protect as expected if the occupants are using their seat
Warning!
G
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in this vehicle, except in a
Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart
TM
system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.
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Getting started
Driving
Warning!
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Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision.
If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body.
Warning!
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Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt.
Warning!
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Read and observe the additional warning notices printed in the “Safety and Security”
1 Seat belt housing
2 Latch plate
3 Buckle
4 Release button
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Getting started
Driving
왘
왘
왘
왘
With a smooth motion, pull the belt from seat belt housing 1 .
Place the belt over your shoulder.
Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 until it clicks.
If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.
Proper use of seat belts
앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening.
앫 Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm).
앫
앫
앫
앫
앫
앫
Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen.
Place the seat backrest in a nearly upright position.
Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time.
Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at the same time.
Check your seat belt during travel to ensure that it is properly positioned.
Ensure that the seat belt is always fitted snugly. You should avoid wearing bulky clothing, such as winter coats, when traveling in the vehicle.
Warning!
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Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear.
Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
This could damage the belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the belts.
Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Getting started
Driving
Starting the engine
Warning!
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Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open.
Manual transmission
Gearshift pattern for manual transmission
Starting
왘 Make sure that the gearshift lever is in
Neutral position.
왘 Do not depress the accelerator.
왘
왘
Fully depress clutch pedal.
Otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock.
Turn the key in the steering lock to position 3 . Release when the engine is
firing regularly ( 컄 page 29).
For information on turning off the engine
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 91).
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Getting started
Driving
Automatic transmission*
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission
P Park position with selector lever lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive position
Starting
왘
왘
Make sure that the gear selector lever is set to P .
Do not depress the accelerator.
왘 Turn the key in the steering lock to position 3 . Release when the engine is
firing regularly ( 컄 page 29).
Depress the brake pedal.
왘
The selector lever lock is released.
For information on turning off the engine
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 93).
Starting difficulties
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Ensure that the brake pedal is depressed when starting the engine.
If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps:
왘 Turn the key in steering lock to position 0 and repeat starting procedure.
Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery
Get a jump start ( 컄 page 247).
왘
If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system.
왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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Getting started
Driving
Parking brake
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident or serious injury.
왘 Pull up slightly on brake lever 1 and press release button 2 .
Return brake lever 1 down to its original position.
The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. i
You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.
Driving
왘
왘
Depress the brake pedal.
Move selector lever to position D or R
(manual transmission: first or reverse gear)
왘
왘
Release the brake pedal.
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down.
!
If you hear a warning signal when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake.
Release the parking brake.
After a cold start, the automatic transmission engages at a higher revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier.
i
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.
1 Brake lever
2 Release button
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Getting started
Driving
Warning!
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Vehicles with automatic transmission: It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Warning!
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On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.
Switching on headlamps
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 83).
Turn signals and high beam
The combination switch is on the left of the steering column.
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Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.
Exterior lamp switch
왘
1 Off
2 Low beam headlamps on
Turn the switch to B .
Combination switch
1 Turn signals, right
2 Turn signals, left
왘 Press the combination switch up 1 or down 2 .
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Driving i
To signal minor directional changes, move combination switch to point of resistance only and release. The turn signal blinks three times.
High beam
왘 Push the combination switch forward.
The high beam symbol A in the instrument cluster lights up.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 85).
Windshield wipers
The combination switch is on the left of the steering column.
Switching on windshield wipers
왘 Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain.
0 Windshield wipers off
I Intermittent wiping
II Normal wiper speed
III Fast wiper speed i
Fast wiper speed III goes to setting II when the vehicle is standing still.
Combination switch
1 Switching on windshield wipers
2 Single wipe
왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
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Single wipe
왘 Press switch briefly in the direction of arrow 2 .
The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
왘 Push switch in the direction of arrow 2 past the resistance point.
The windshield wiper operates with washer fluid.
Getting started
Driving
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If leaves, snow, etc. block the windshield wipers, switch off the wipers.
앫
앫
For safety reasons, withdraw the key from the steering lock. Remove blockage.
Turn the windshield wipers on again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at all in switch position I ,
앫 set the combination switch to the next highest wiper speed.
앫 have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.
앫
앫
The engine electronics may not be operating properly.
Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it.
왘
왘
Give very little gas.
Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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Getting started
Driving
The coolant temperature is over 248°F
(120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.
왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool.
왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary ( 컄 page 176).
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking gasoline:
왘 Do not start the engine under any circumstances.
왘 Notify local fire and/or police authorities.
If the extent of the damage cannot be determined:
왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If no damage can be determined on the
앫
앫
앫
왘 major assemblies fuel system engine mount
Start the engine in the usual manner.
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Getting started
Parking and locking
Parking and locking
You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows.
Warning!
G
Wait until the vehicle is stationary before removing the key from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the key is removed.
Warning!
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With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering system. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to stop or steer the vehicle.
Warning!
G
앫
앫
앫
앫
앫
Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always:
앫
Keep right foot on brake pedal.
Pull up the brake lever firmly.
Move the selector lever to position P
(manual transmission: first or reverse gear).
Slowly release brake pedal.
When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb.
Turn the key to steering lock position 0 and remove.
Parking brake
왘
1 Brake lever
2 Release button
Pull up brake lever 1 firmly.
When the engine is running, the indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be illuminated.
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Getting started
Parking and locking
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or move the gear selector lever from position P , either of which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.
Warning!
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Getting out of your vehicle with the selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear).
When parked on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb.
Switching off headlamps
왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 83).
Turning off engine
왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear).
i
Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). i
On steep slopes, turn the front wheels towards the road curb.
왘 Turn the key in the steering lock to position 0
The immobilizer is activated.
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Getting started
Parking and locking
왘 Press the seat belt release button
i
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The key can only be removed from the steering lock with the gear selector lever in position P .
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With the key removed and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing lamps) are not switched off.
Warning!
G
To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are around.
Before closing doors, make sure that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
왘 After exiting the vehicle, press the lock button ‹ on the remote control
The turn signal lamps blink three times.
The locking knobs on the doors move down.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section ( 컄 page 74).
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