Driving - Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual

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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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ARNING Risk of skidding and of an acci-
dent due to shi ing down on slippery road
surfaces
If you shi down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking e ect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
Do not shi down on slippery road surfa-
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ces to increase the engine braking
e ect.
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ANGER GER Risk of fatal injury due to poison-
ous exhaust gases
If the tailpipe is blocked or su cient ventila-
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi-
cle. This is the case, for example, if the vehicle
gets stuck in the snow.
Keep the tailpipe and the area around
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the vehicle free from snow when the
vehicle or the stationary heater is run-
ning.
Open a window on the side of the vehicle
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facing away from the wind to ensure an
adequate supply of fresh air.
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ARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to being under the in uence of alcohol
and drugs while driving
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations. Even
a small amount of alcohol or drugs can a ect
your re exes, perceptions and judgment.
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The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent are greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or
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allow anyone to drive who has been
drinking or taking drugs.
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ARNING Risk of accident due to the
brake system overheating
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal when
driving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system can even fail.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
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Do not depress the brake pedal and the
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accelerator pedal at the same time while

driving.

* N N O O TE TE Engine damage due to excessively
high engine speeds
The engine will be damaged if you drive with
the engine in the overrevving range.
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