Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
NNoottes on dr es on driving on salt-tr iving on salt-treat eated r ed roads oads
The braking e ect is limited on salt-treated roads.
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
Not Notes 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 371).
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 walking pace at most; water can oth-
erwise 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.
FFunction of r unction of rear axle st ear axle steer eering ing
The rear axle steering is an electromechanical
auxiliary steering on the rear axle which adjusts
the steering of the rear wheels according to the
position of the front wheels, depending on the
speed. This results in greater manoeuvrability and
improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering.
Rear axle steering has the following characteris-
tics:
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reduced steering e ort and turning circle
resulting in reduced parking e ort
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improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering
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more direct steering resulting in improved
control of the vehicle
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