18 In brief
Advice when parking:
z Do not the park vehicle on easily
ignitable surfaces. The high temperature
of the exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
z Alwa ys apply the hand brake firmly.
Apply the ha nd brake as firm ly as
possible on uphill or downhill slopes. To
reduce operating forces, d epress brake
pedal at the same time.
z Close windows.
z Before switching off ignition, engage first
or reverse gear.
z If the vehicle is parked on a level surface
or an up hill incline, engage first gear
before switching off ig nition. On an up hill
incline, also turn the front wheels away
fro m th e ke r b.
z If the vehicle is on a d ow nhill incline,
engage reverse gear before switching off
the ignition. Also turn the front wheels
to w a rd s t h e ke rb .
z Turn steering wheel until lock is felt to
engage (anti-theft protection), removing
ign itio n key be fo re ha nd.
z Switch off exterior lam ps, otherwise the
hea dlamp wa rning device will sound
when the driver’s door is opened.
z The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has be en switched off -
see page 152.
6 Further information - see pag es 159 to
160.
That was the most important
information for your first drive in
your vehicle in brief.
The other pages o f this chapter
contain a summary of the
interesting functions in your
vehicle.
The rema in ing ch apte rs of the
Owner’s Manual contain
important information
on operation, safety and
maintenance as well as a
complete index.
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