Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING Risk of accident if the ignition
is switched off while driving
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available. This may effect, for
example, the power steering system and the
brake force boosting.
You will then need to use considerably more
force to steer and brake.
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Do not switch off the ignition while driv‐
ing.
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WARNING Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases causes poisoning.
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Never leave the engine running in an
enclosed space without sufficient venti‐
lation.
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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.
& 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.
& 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.
172 Driving and parking