Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 2020, Owner'S Manual

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This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe the following running-in
notes:
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in certain driving and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐
tem effectiveness is not reached until the
end of this teach-in process.
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brakepads, brake discs and tyres that are
either new or have been replaced only ach‐
ieve optimum braking effect and grip after
several hundred kilometres of driving. Com‐
pensate for the reduced braking effect by
applying greater force to the brake pedal.
Notes on optimised acceleration
If all necessary requirements and activation con‐
ditions are fulfilled, the best possible accelera‐
tion can be achieved from a standstill.
Do not use the optimised acceleration on public
roads. Individual wheels could spin and you
could lose control of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of skidding and/or accident.
Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa‐
tion on ESP
®
(
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page 188).
Moving away with optimised acceleration
& WARNING Risk of skidding and having
an accident from wheels spinning
When you use optimised acceleration, indi‐
vidual wheels could spin and you could lose
control of the vehicle.
If ESP
® is deactivated, there is a risk of skid‐
ding and accident!
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Make sure that no persons or obstacles
are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
Requirements:
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the vehicle is run in (
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page 157).
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the vehicle and tyres are in good condition.
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you are on a high-grip roadway.
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the engine and transmission are at normal
operating temperature.
* NOTE Increased wear due to optimised
acceleration
When pulling away with optimised accelera‐
tion, all components of the drivetrain are
subjected to a very high load.
This can lead to increased component wear.
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Do not always pull away with optimised
acceleration.
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Engage the h drive position (
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page 169).
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Move the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead position.
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Select the sportiest available drive program
B or C (
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page 166).
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Deactivating ESP
®
(
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page 190).
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Depress and hold the brake pedal firmly with
your left foot.
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With your right foot, fully depress the accel‐
erator pedal.
158 Driving and parking
Internal use only