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196 Driving and parking
If the vehicle does not start:
Place key
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in marked space
2
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there.
Depress the brake pedal and start the vehicle
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using the start/stop button.
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You can switch on the power supply or the
vehicle with the start/stop button.
Observe any information regarding display mes-
sages that may be shown on the driver's display.
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
In certain handling and driving safety systems,
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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 only reached when this
teaching-in process has concluded.
Brake pads, brake disks and tires that are
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either new or have been replaced achieve opti-
mum braking effect and grip only after the
vehicle has been driven several hundred kilo-
meters. Compensate the reduced braking
effect by applying greater force to the brake
pedal.
and leave it
Notes on acceleration increase
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Acceleration increase is not available for all
models and versions.
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This function is an on-demand feature
(
page 29).
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When the function is activated, a higher maximum
power is available for the vehicle and the acceler-
ation characteristics are improved. This does not
change the maximum design speed of the vehicle.
Due to the increased power, there may be
changes in the electric range.
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 jeopardizes 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.
Always install the floor mats securely
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and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always sufficient room for the
pedals.
Do not use loose floor mats and do not
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place floor mats 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.
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