2009 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 112

Controls in detail Driving and parking In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X X X Parking G Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, or damage to the vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain, as a result of vehicle movement, always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle: RKeep right foot on the brake pedal. REngage the parking brake. RShift the automatic transmission into park position P. RSlowly RWhen RTurn from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the Do not start the engine under any circumstances. Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. Notify local fire and/or police authorities. vehicle when leaving. If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. assemblies mount: If no damage can be determined on the Rmajor Rfuel system Rengine X Start the engine in the usual manner. release the brake pedal. G Warning! Vehicles with Airmatic: If you have selected the Comfort suspension tuning, the vehicle lowers slightly when you lock it within approximately 60 seconds after turning off the engine. You should therefore make sure that no one is standing near the wheel arches or lying underneath the vehicle when it is being locked. Otherwise, personal injury could result. Also, make sure your vehicle cannot come into contact with objects, such as a road curb, while lowering. Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged. Parking brake G 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, parked on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb. the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey 110