1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
With a manual gearbox, depress the clutch pedal fully or disengage the clutch.
2. Engage the parking lock
.
3. Apply the handbrake firmly.
4. On uphill and downhill slopes, turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle will roll against the kerb if it starts to move.
5. Stop the engine and switch off the ignition.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up red →
.
6. With a manual gearbox, select first gear for flat ground and uphill gradients, or reverse gear for downhill gradients, and then
release the clutch.
7. Release the brake.
8. To engage the steering lock, turn the steering wheel slightly if necessary.
9. Get out of the vehicle → . Watch out for other road users!
10. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is not parked properly, it can roll away even on a slight downhill gradient. This can result in accidents and serious or
fatal injuries.
● Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the handbrake is applied firmly and that the indicator lamp lights up red on the
instrument cluster display.
● Ignition lock: 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.
● Always follow the described sequence when parking the vehicle.
WARNING
If children, people requiring assistance or animals are left unattended in the vehicle, they could accidentally set the vehicle in motion
or be exposed to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Parking spaces and surrounding area
To avoid damage and dangerous situations, always park the vehicle in a suitable parking location.
NOTICE
The vehicle can slip away on uneven, loose, slippery or icy surfaces and may not be held securely even if the handbrake is applied.
This could result in damage to the vehicle.
● Always park the vehicle on a level and suitable surface.
NOTICE
Low-lying vehicle components such as bumpers, spoilers and parts of the running gear can collide with obstacles protruding from the
ground when driving over them. The vehicle may be damaged.
● Drive carefully over drives, ramps, kerbs, borders and dips.
Rear seat reminder
The function depends on the vehicle equipment.
When the ignition is switched off, a text message in the Infotainment system reminds you not to leave any passengers behind in the
rear seats →
.
If a rear door was used before the journey, a text message is also displayed in the instrument cluster and an acoustic warning may
sound. The acoustic warning can be activated and deactivated using the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.
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