Important safety notes

Never switch off the engine while the vehicle WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.
There is no brake boost for the service brake if the engine is not running. If the ignition is switched off, there is also no power assistance for the steering.
You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake and you could therefore lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.

Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone WARNING
Keep in mind that turning off the engine alone only will shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N automatically.
Always shift the automatic transmission into park position P before turning off the engine.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

– Apply the electric parking brake.
– Shift the transmission to position P.

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