Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 133

* NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and the
engine when pulling away
Do not warm up the engine when the
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vehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi‐
ately.
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
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full throttle until the engine has reached
operating temperature.
Do not allow the wheels to spin.
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* NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel
The engine is not running smoothly and is
misfiring.
Non-combusted fuel may get into the cata‐
lytic converter.
Only depress the accelerator pedal
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slightly.
Have the cause rectified immediately at
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a qualified specialist workshop.
Limited braking effect on salt-treated roads:
due to salt build-up on the brake discs and
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brakepads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in braking only on one
side.
maintain a much greater safe distance to the
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vehicle in front.
To prevent salt build-up:
brake occasionally while paying attention to
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the traffic conditions.
carefully depress the brake pedal at the end
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of the journey and when starting the next
journey.
ECO start/stop function
Operation of the ECO start/stop function
The engine is automatically switched off if the
following conditions are met:
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans‐
mission position h or i.
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If all vehicle conditions for an automatic
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engine stop are met.
The è symbol appears in the multifunction
display when the vehicle is stationary.
The engine is restarted automatically if:
Vehicles with automatic transmission: In
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transmission position h, you release the
brake pedal when the HOLD function is not
active.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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You shift out of transmission position j.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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You shift into transmission position h or
k.
You depress the accelerator pedal.
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You change the vehicle level.
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An automatic engine start is necessary.
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If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/
stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warn‐
ing tone sounds. The Vehicle Operational Switch
the Ignition Off Before Exiting display message
also appears in the multifunction display. If you