What are the correct steps to turn off a Mercedes-Benz car?
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Mercedes-Benz car correct shutdown steps are: 1. Press the brake to stop the vehicle; 2. Press the electronic parking brake and shift the gear to P; 3. Press the one-button start/stop button and release the foot brake. Taking the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E260L as an example, its body dimensions are: length 5078mm, width 1860mm, height 1484mm, wheelbase 3079mm, and fuel tank capacity 66L. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E260L features a multi-link independent suspension in the front and rear, and is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 184PS, maximum power of 135kW, and maximum torque of 280Nm.
When I drive my Mercedes-Benz, I find the shutdown procedure quite particular. First, firmly press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, then shift the gear to P (Park), and press the electronic parking brake button until the dashboard light confirms it's engaged. At this point, you can release the brake pedal, then press the engine start/stop button to turn off the engine. Finally, remember to turn the light knob to the Auto position, so the headlights will automatically delay turning off after locking the car, illuminating your way home. With Mercedes' electronic gear shift, if you turn off the engine directly without shifting to P, it might trigger a transmission lock fault warning upon next startup, requiring a reset at the dealership, which is quite troublesome. In summer, if the air conditioning is on when shutting down, I usually turn off the AC two to three minutes in advance to let the blower dry out the ducts, which helps prevent musty odors.
