Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020 Operator's Manual page 177

Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)
& WARNING Risk of crushing or entrap‐
ment due to unintentional starting of the
engine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is started unintentionally during
service or maintenance work.
Always secure the engine against unin‐
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tentional starting before carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
Requirements:
Park position j is selected.
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The anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
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The panic alarm is not activated.
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The hazard warning light system is switched
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off.
The hood is closed.
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The doors are closed and locked.
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The windows and sliding sunroof are closed.
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Start the vehicle using the smartphone.
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After every vehicle start, the engine runs for
ten minutes.
You can carry out a maximum of two consecu‐
tive starting attempts. The vehicle must be star‐
ted once with the SmartKey before trying to
start the vehicle again with the smartphone. you
can stop the vehicle again at any time.
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smartphone app.
Securing the engine against starting before
carrying out maintenance or repair work:
Switch on the hazard warning light system.
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or
Unlock the doors.
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or
Open a side window or the sliding sunroof.
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Breaking-in notes
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
Driving and parking 175
To preserve the engine during the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km):
Drive at varying road speeds and engine
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speeds.
Drive the vehicle in drive program A
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or ;.
Shift to the next highest gear at the very lat‐
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est when the needle reaches the last third
before the red area in the tachometer.
Do not shift down a gear manually in order to
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brake.
Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
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full throttle.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal past
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the pressure point (kickdown).
Only increase the engine speed gradually and
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accelerate the vehicle to full speed after
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.