Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Do not depress the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal at the same time while
driving.
* NNOOTE TE Engine damage due to excessively
high engine speeds
The engine will be damaged if you drive with
the engine in the overrevving range.
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Do not drive with the engine in the over-
revving range.
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NNOOTE TE 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.
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To use braking e ect of the engine, shi
to a lower gear in good time.
* NNOOTE TE Damage to the drivetrain and
engine when pulling away
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Do not warm up the engine while the
vehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi-
ately.
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Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
full throttle until the engine has reached
its operating temperature.
* NNOOTE TE Damage to the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel
The engine is not running smoothly and is mis-
ring.
Non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter.
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Only depress the accelerator pedal
slightly.
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Have the cause recti ed immediately at
a quali ed specialist workshop.
* NNOOTE TE Reduced battery life due to frequent
short-distance trips
The 12 V battery may not be su ciently
charged when the vehicle is used only for
short-distance trips. This reduces the life of
the battery.
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Drive longer distances regularly to
charge the battery.
* NNOOTE TE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
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Observe the signposted headroom clear-
ance.
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If the vehicle height is greater than the
permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.
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