Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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Depress the brake pedal and start the vehicle
using the start/stop button.
% You can also switch on the power supply or
the ignition with the start/stop button.
Information on Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle when pulling
away on a hill under the following conditions:
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The transmission is in position h or k .
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The electric parking brake is released.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
caused by the vehicle rolling away
After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer
holds the vehicle and it can roll away.
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Therefore, swiftly move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator
pedal. Never attempt to leave the vehi‐
cle if it is being held by Hill Start Assist.
Driving tips
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
To preserve the engine during the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km):
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drive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
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drive the vehicle in drive program C or E.
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do not shift down a gear manually in order to
brake.
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avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
full throttle.
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do not depress the accelerator pedal past
the pressure point (kickdown).
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gradually increase the engine speed only
after 1,000 miles (1,500 km).
Please also observe the following breaking-in
notes:
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In certain driving and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐
tem effectiveness is not achieved until the
end of this teach-in process.
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Brake linings, brake disks and tires that are
either new or have been replaced only ach‐
ieve optimum braking effect and grip after
several hundred kilometers of driving. Com‐
pensate for the reduced braking effect by
applying greater force to the brake pedal.
Driving tips
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
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Always install the floor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure
that there is always sufficient room for
the pedals.
130 Driving and parking