Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2021 Owner's Manual page 143

140 Driving and parking
Until then, compensate for the reduced brak‐
ing effect by applying greater pressure to the
brake pedal.
Driving tips
Notes on driving
& 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 jeopardises the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
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so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
Ensure floor mats and carpets cannot
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slip and provide sufficient room for the
pedals.
Do not lay multiple floor mats or carpets
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on top of one another.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example:
shoes with platform soles
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shoes with high heels
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slippers
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There is a risk of an accident.
Always wear suitable footwear so that
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you can operate the pedals safely.
& WARNING Risk of accident when ignition
switched off due to steering wheel lock‐
ing
If you switch off the ignition when the vehicle
is stationary, you can no longer steer the
vehicle.
Before the vehicle begins to roll, switch
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on the ignition to deactivate steering
wheel locking.
& WARNING Risk of accident if the ignition
is switched off while driving
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
This may affect the power steering system
and the brake force boosting, for example.
You will need to use considerably more force
to steer and brake, for example.
Do not switch off the ignition while driv‐
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ing.
& DANGER Risk of death caused by
exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and leads to poisoning.
Never leave the engine or, if present,
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the auxiliary heating running in an
enclosed space without sufficient venti‐
lation.
& 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.
Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐
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faces to increase the engine braking
effect.
& DANGER Risk of fatal injury 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 when the vehicle
becomes stuck in snow, for example.
Keep the tailpipe and the area around
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the vehicle free from snow when the
engine or the stationary heater are run‐
ning.
Open a window on the side of the vehi‐
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cle facing away from the wind to ensure
an adequate supply of fresh air.
* NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and
engine when pulling away
Do not warm up the engine while the
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vehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi‐
ately.