Mercedes-Benz CLA, Owner'S Manual

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DDAN ANGER GER Risk of fatal injuries caused by
exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and leads to poisoning.
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Never leave the vehicle or, if present, the
stationary heater running in an enclosed
space without su cient ventilation.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of skidding and of an acci-
dent due to shi ing down on slippery road
surfaces
If you shi down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking e ect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
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Do not shi down on slippery road surfa-
ces to increase the engine braking
e ect.
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DDAN ANGER GER Risk of fatal injury due to poison-
ous exhaust gases
If the tailpipe is blocked or su cient ventila-
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi-
cle. This is the case if the vehicle gets stuck in
snow, for example.
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Keep the tailpipe and the area around
the vehicle free from snow when the
vehicle or the stationary heater is run-
ning.
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Open a window on the side of the vehicle
facing away from the wind to ensure an
adequate supply of fresh air.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of accident due to the
brake system overheating
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal when
driving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system can 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.
* NNOOTE TE Engine damage due to excessively
high engine speeds
The engine will be damaged if you drive with
the engine in the overrevving range.
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Do not drive with the engine in the over-
revving range.
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NNOOTE TE 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 e ect of the engine, shi
to a lower gear in good time.
164 164 Driving and parking