Parking

• When applying the parking brake, do not press the release button. On slopes, apply the parking brake as firmly as possible. To reduce the force needed on the parking brake, depress the brake pedal at the same time.

• Stopping the engine and switching off the ignition. Turn the ignition key to position 0, remove it from the lock, and rock the steering wheel until you feel the steering lock engage. Vehicles with electronic key system: with the vehicle stationary, press the Start/Stop button and open the driver's door.

On vehicles with automatic transmission, move the selector lever to P and remove the key.

• If the vehicle is on level ground or an uphill grade, before switching off the ignition, engage first gear or move the selector lever to P. When parked on an uphill grade, turn the front wheels away from the curb.

If the vehicle is parked on a downhill grade, before switching off the ignition, engage reverse or move the selector lever to P. Turn the front wheels toward the curb.

• Close the windows and sunroof.

• Lock the vehicle with the remote control button or, when using an electronic key, touch the sensor on the door handle.

• Activate the anti-theft alarm.

• Do not park the vehicle on a surface that can easily ignite. High temperatures of the exhaust system may cause the surface to catch fire.

• Engine cooling fans may continue to run after the engine is switched off 131.

• If the engine has been running at high speed under heavy load, before switching off the engine, run it at light load or at idle for about 1–2 minutes to protect the turbocharger.