Parking the vehicle
WARNING
The vehicle may roll away if you leave and park the vehicle incorrectly. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.
● When parking, observe the specified sequence.
● Make sure that the handbrake is applied securely.
● Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. This could cause the steering lock to
engage suddenly. You will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.
1. Stop the vehicle on a suitable surface→ , →
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2. Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped.
On vehicles with a manual gearbox, eitherfully depress or disengage the clutch.
3. If the vehicle has an automatic gearbox, move the selector lever to position .
4. Apply the handbrake firmly.
5. On uphill and downhill slopes, turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle will roll against the kerb if it starts to
move.
6. Stop the engine and switch off the ignition.
7. Release the brake.
8. Turn the steering wheel slightly if necessary to engage the steering lock.
9. With a manual gearbox, select first gear for flat ground and uphill gradients, or reverse gear for downhill
gradients, and then release the clutch.
10. Get out of the vehicle and ensure that all occupants, in particular children, leave the vehicle→ . Watch out for
other road users!
11. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock the vehicle.
WARNING
If children, people requiring assistance or animals are left unattended in the vehicle, there is the danger of accidents
and serious injuries.
● Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals in the vehicle unattended. They could release the
handbrake, move the selector lever or gearshift lever and thus set the vehicle in motion.
● Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals in the vehicle. They could become trapped in the
vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle
can reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities,
especially in the case of small children.
● Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and electrical
equipment such as the window controls can be operated. This can cause serious injury.
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries.
● Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come into contact with inflammable material
underneath the vehicle, such as undergrowth, leaves, dry grass, spilt fuel, oil etc.
NOTICE
The vehicle may become damaged if you park and leave the vehicle incorrectly.
● In order to prevent unwanted vehicle movements when parking the vehicle, always pull the handbrake up as far
as it will go and check that it is working properly.
● Objects that protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when parking the vehicle.
Always take care when driving into parking spaces with high kerbs or fixed boundaries. Stop before the wheels
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