Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID, Operating Instructions Manual

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compartment on the right-hand side when
viewed in the direction of travel. If, e. g. in the
event of a vehicle fire, the internal pressure of
the high-voltage battery exceeds a certain
value, flammable gas escapes through a line
in the area of the right front wheel. This
prevents the high-voltage battery from
exploding.
Leave the danger area. If necessary, set up
the warning triangle at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements.
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, the yellow
÷ ABS/ESP
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indicator lamp flashes in the
instrument cluster (
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page 37). You only
feel the brake pedal pulsating in certain
situations, e.g. on slippery roads.
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Further information about ABS; (see
vehicle Operator's Manual).
RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
G WARNING
If RBS malfunctions, braking resistance may
be reduced and brake pedal travel may be
longer than usual. The brake system is still
fully functional. If necessary, depress the
brake pedal further. Adjust your driving style
and vehicle speed accordingly.
G WARNING
Always have work on the RBS system, e.g.
replacement of brake pads, carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Certain points must be taken into account
when carrying out work on the RBS system,
e.g. for system restart.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
RBS supports you when braking with an
electronically-controlled brake boost mode
and enables the recovery of brake energy. For
this reason, you must activate RBS while
parked, before each drive.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Shift the transmission to P.
X
Depress the brake pedal and release it
again.
RBS is activated.
While you activate RBS, braking resistance is
reduced and brake pedal travel is longer than
usual. When you release the brake pedal,
pedal travel then returns to normal.
Remember the following points about RBS
(
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page 20).
The yellow é RBS warning lamp and/or
the red $ brake warning lamp light up in
the instrument cluster if RBS is
malfunctioning. Follow the instructions in the
multifunction display (
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page 33).
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Further information about the brake
system and about driving tips; (see vehicle
Operator's Manual).
Driving systems
Cruise control/DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control and DISTRONIC PLUS do not
depress the brake pedal when slowing the
vehicle.
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For further information on cruise control
and DISTRONIC PLUS, see the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Driving systems
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Safety
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