Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 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.
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes WARNING Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and s ...Parking the vehicle for a long period
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
TheftLock® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning
a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a dif ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Gasoline and diesel fuels are highly flammable
and poisonous. They burn violently and can
cause serious injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline o ...
Beltminder (red)
If the vehicle is motion and an occupied front seat’s seat belt is unbuckled,
the seat belt warning lamp will illuminate and a chime will sound.
Note: The speed thresholds and the behavior of t ...