Release
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Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the locking
button » Fig. 244.
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Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the
handbrake is applied and the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the hand-
brake applied. The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven at a
speed of over 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
Disengage the handbrake completely. A handbrake which is only partially
disengaged can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can have a nega-
tive effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of accident!
Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake» page 88.
Parking
Read and observe on page 206 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface » .
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
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Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission, select 1st gear or reverse gear R.
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Release the brake pedal.
WARNING
■
The exhaust system components can become very hot. Therefore, never
stop the vehicle at places where the underside of your vehicle can come in-
to contact with flammable materials such as dry grass, undergrowth,
leaves, spilled fuel or such like. - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!
■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who could, for example, lock
the vehicle or release the brake, unattended in the vehicle - risk of accident
and injury!
Manual gear changing and pedals
Introduction
CAUTION
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Manual gear changing
Fig. 245
The shift pattern
Read and observe on page 207 first.
The gearshift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear lev-
er » Fig. 245.
The gear shift indicator should be observed when changing gear » page 52.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Reverse gear is engaged
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Stop the vehicle.
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