Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2021 Operator's Manual

154 Driving and parking
% The actual (maximum) values that can be
achieved for engine output and engine tor‐
que may deviate from the certified values
within the country-specific guidelines for
permissible tolerances (basis: UN-ECE No.
85 or country-specific guidelines).
Factors that can influence this are, for exam‐
ple:
Sea level
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Fuel grade
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Outside temperature
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Operating temperature of the engine
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% The values displayed serve only as orienta‐
tion. The values for engine output and
engine torque shown in the media display
may deviate from the actual values.
Calling up the consumption indicator
Multimedia system:
© Info
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Select Consumption.
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The current and average consumption is dis‐
played.

Automatic transmission

DIRECT SELECT lever
Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect gearshifting
If the engine speed is higher than the idle
speed and you engage the transmission posi‐
tion h or k, the vehicle may accelerate
sharply.
If you engage the transmission position
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h or k when the vehicle is at a
standstill, always depress the brake
pedal firmly and do not accelerate at
the same time.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle, they could, in particular:
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.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
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the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.