Driving And Parking 131; Driving - Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2020 Operator's Manual

Driving

Switching the power supply or ignition on
without starting the engine
& DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to
exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and can lead to poisoning.
Never leave the engine running in an
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enclosed space without sufficient venti‐
lation.
& WARNING Risk of fire caused by flam‐
mable material on the exhaust system
Flammable materials brought in by either ani‐
mals or environmental influences may ignite
if they come into contact with hot parts of
the engine or exhaust system.
Therefore, check regularly that there
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are no flammable materials in the
engine compartment or on the exhaust
system.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
Open doors, thereby endangering other
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persons or road users.
Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐
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fic.
Operate vehicle equipment and become
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trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
Releasing the parking brake.
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Changing the transmission position.
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Starting the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.

Driving and parking 131

When leaving the vehicle, always take
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the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Keep the vehicle key out of reach of
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children.
Requirements:
the SmartKey is in the vehicle and is recog‐
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nized.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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The brake pedal is not depressed.