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

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DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to poi‐
sonous exhaust gases
If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila‐
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi‐
cle. This is the case, for example, if the vehi‐
cle is stuck in snow.
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When the engine or the stationary
heater are running, keep the tailpipe
and the area around the vehicle clear of
snow.
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Open a window on the side of the vehi‐
cle facing the wind to ensure an ade‐
quate supply of fresh air.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to the
brake system overheating
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal
when driving, the brake system may over‐
heat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system may even fail.
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Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
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Do not depress the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal at the same time
while driving.
* NOTE Causing wear to the brake linings
by permanently depressing the brake
pedal
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Do not permanently depress the brake
pedal while driving.
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To use braking effect of the engine,
shift to a lower gear in good time.
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NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and
engine when pulling away
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Do not warm up the engine when sta‐
tionary. Pull away immediately.
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Avoid high engine speeds and full throt‐
tle until the engine has reached its
operating temperature.
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Do not allow the wheels to spin.
* NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel
The engine is not running smoothly and is
misfiring.
Non-combusted fuel may get into the cata‐
lytic converter.
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Only depress the accelerator pedal
slightly.
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Have the cause rectified immediately at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Limited braking effect on salt-treated roads:
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due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
brakepads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in braking only on one
side
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maintain a much greater safe distance to the
vehicle in front
To prevent salt build-up:
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brake occasionally while paying attention to
the traffic conditions
174 Driving and parking