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In brief
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 233.
Parking
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Switch off the engine.
Remove the ignition key from
the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
9 Warning
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Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
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Lock the vehicle with - on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 36.
The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 235.
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Always apply the parking
brake.
If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P (automatic
transmission type A) / N
(automatic transmission type
B). On an uphill slope, turn the
front wheels away from the
kerb.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low
load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P (automatic transmission type
A) / N (automatic transmission
type B). Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
Keys, locks 3 21.
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Close the windows.
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