Parking brake
WARNING
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, 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 shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
- To apply: depress parking brake 2 firmly. When the engine is running,
the
(USA only) or
(Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up in the instrument cluster. - To release: depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed.
- Pull release handle 1. When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running, the (USA only) or
(Canada only) indicator lamp goes
out in the instrument cluster.
See also:
Safety guidelines for seat belts, Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and
air bags
WARNING
• Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or ...
Closing
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are ar ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes- Benz for your vehicle model to avoid
damage to the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly ...