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

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Notes on driving
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
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Always fit the floor mats securely and
as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always sufficient room for the
pedals.
#
Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one another.
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to
unsuitable footwear
Operating the pedals may be impaired by
wearing unsuitable footwear, e.g.:
R
platform shoes
R
high-heeled shoes
R
slippers
#
Always wear suitable footwear when
driving so that you can operate the ped‐
als safely.
& WARNING Risk of accident when switch‐
ing off the ignition when driving
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available. This may affect the power steering
system and the brake force boosting, for
example.
You will then need to use considerably more
force to steer and brake.
#
Do not switch off the ignition while driv‐
ing.
& DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to
exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and can lead to poisoning.
#
Never leave the engine running in an
enclosed space without sufficient venti‐
lation.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding and of an
accident due to shifting down on slippery
road surfaces
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking effect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
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Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐
faces to increase the engine braking
effect.
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