Mercedes-Benz CLA, Owner'S Manual

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Therefore, observe the following notes:
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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 remove salt build-up:
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brake occasionally while paying attention to
the tra c conditions
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carefully depress the brake pedal at the end of
the journey and when starting the next jour-
ney
NNoottes on aq es on aquaplaning uaplaning
Aquaplaning can take place once a certain
amount of water has accumulated on the road
surface.
Observe the following notes during heavy precipi-
tation or in conditions in which aquaplaning may
occur:
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reduce speed
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avoid tyre ruts
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avoid sudden steering movements
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brake carefully
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Also observe the notes on regularly checking
wheels and tyres (
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page 365).
NNoottes on dr es on driving t iving thr hrough w ough wat ater on t er on the r he road sur- oad sur-
fface ace
Water which has entered into the vehicle can
damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
Water can also enter the air intake of the engine
and cause engine damage.
Observe the following if you must drive through
water:
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The water, when calm, may only reach the
lower edge of the vehicle body.
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Drive at a maximum speed of 10 km/h; water
can otherwise enter the vehicle interior or
engine compartment.
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Vehicles travelling in front, or oncoming vehi-
cles, can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible depth of the water.
The braking e ect of the brakes is reduced a er
fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to
the tra c conditions until braking power has been
fully restored.
EC ECO st O star art/st t/stop function op function
EC ECO st O star art/st t/stop function op function
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The ECO start/stop function is not available
in all drive programs, depending on the
engine. Observe the status display in the
instrument display for this.
If all vehicle-related conditions for an automatic
engine stop are met, the engine is switched o
automatically:
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VVehicles wit ehicles with manual tr h manual transmission: ansmission: You brake
the vehicle, shi into neutral i when travel-
ling at a low speed and then release the clutch
pedal.
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VVehicles wit ehicles with aut h automatic tr omatic transmission: ansmission: You
brake the vehicle to a standstill in transmis-
sion position h or i .
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You activate the HOLD function or engage
transmission position j .
166 166 Driving and parking