Parking and manoeu-
vring
Park the vehicle
Parking
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.
1. Connect the electronic parking brake
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2. Automatic transmission: switch on the park-
ing lock by pressing button P.
3. Stop the engine and turn o the ignition.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage
the steering lock.
4. Manual gearbox: engage first gear on flat
ground and slopes, or even reverse gear on
hills, and release the clutch pedal.
5. On slopes, turn the steering wheel so that if
the parked vehicle were to start moving, it
would steer toward the kerb.
6. Exit the vehicle ››› . Watch out for other
road users!
7.
Take all vehicle keys with you and lock it.
To avoid damage or hazardous situations, al-
ways park the vehicle on a suitable parking sur-
face ››› .
Rear seat warning
The function depends on the vehicle's equip-
ment.
When the ignition is switched o, a text mes-
sage in the infotainment system reminds you
not to leave any passengers in the rear seats
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If a rear door was used before the trip, a text
message is also displayed on the instrument
cluster and an audible warning may sound. This
warning can be activated/deactivated in the
infotainment system menu Settings > Screen
settings > Rear seat warning.
WARNING
If the vehicle is parked incorrectly, it could
roll away, even on gentle slopes. This can
cause accidents and serious injuries.
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When parking, always carry out the opera-
tions in the stipulated order.
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Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that
the electronic parking brake is engaged.
WARNING
If children, people who may need assistance
or animals are left unattended in the vehicle,
accidents and serious injuries can occur.
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Never leave children, people who may
need assistance or animals unattended in
the vehicle. They could operate the gear
selector and release the electronic parking
brake. The vehicle could be set in motion.
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Never leave children, people who may
need assistance, or animals in the vehicle.
Depending on the season, very high or low
temperatures can be reached inside a closed
vehicle.
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Always take all vehicle keys with you when
leaving the vehicle.
NOTICE
The presence of irregularities on the ground,
sand or mud can cause damage to the vehi-
cle and mean that it cannot be parked prop-
erly.
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Always park the vehicle on firm and flat
ground.