Driving Tips; Drinking And Driving - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive W245 Operator's Manual

During braking:
a warning tone sounds
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the Please Release Parking Brake Please Release Parking Brake
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message appears
the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
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only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is applied.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
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seek advice.
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You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.

Driving tips

General notes
Important safety notes
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If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
G WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the coun-
try in which you are driving. Some jurisdic-
tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile
phone while driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
second.
Drive sensibly – save energy
Observe the following tips to save energy:
The tires should always be inflated to the
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recommended tire pressure.
Remove unnecessary loads.
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Remove roof racks when they are not nee-
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ded.
Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
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Energy consumption also increases when
driving in low or high outside temperatures, in
stop-start traffic, on short journeys and in
hilly terrain.

Drinking and driving

G WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
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