Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 159

A er no more than ve seconds, take your le
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foot quickly o the brake, but keep the accel-
erator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera-
tion.
Switch on ESP ® once the acceleration proce-
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dure is complete.
Ending op Ending optimized acceler timized acceleration ation
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
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Reactivate the ESP .
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A er you pull away with optimized accelera-
tion, components of the drivetrain can
become very hot, which means that optimized
acceleration values may be reached again
only a er a few minutes.
N N o o t t es on dr es on driving iving
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ARNING 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 oor mats securely
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and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always su cient room for the
pedals.
Do not use loose oor mats and do not
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place oor mats on top of one another.
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ARNING 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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ARNING Risk of accident if the vehicle is
switched o while driving
If you switch o the vehicle while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
This may a ect the power steering system and
the brake force boosting, for example.
You will need to use considerably more force
to steer and brake, for example.
Do not switch o the vehicle while driv-
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ing.
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ANGER GER Risk of fatal injuries caused by
exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases, such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and leads to poisoning.
Never run the vehicle and, if present, the
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stationary heater indoors without su -
cient ventilation.
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