Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 147

F F unction of t unction of the 4MA he 4MATIC TIC
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven.
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Together with ESP and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven
wheel spins due to insu cient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take account
of road, weather and tra c conditions. 4MATIC is
only an aid. You are responsible especially for
maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time
and for staying in lane.
% In wintry road conditions, the maximum e ect
of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you use
winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains if
necessary.
R R efueling efueling
R R efueling t efueling the v he vehicle ehicle
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ARNING Risk of re or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly ammable.
Fire, open ames, smoking and creating
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sparks must be avoided.
Before refueling, switch o the vehicle
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and, if installed, the stationary heater,
and leave them switched o during refu-
eling.
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your
health.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
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contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale fuel vapor.
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Keep children away from fuel.
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Keep doors and windows closed during
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the refueling process.
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, observe the following:
Immediately rinse fuel o your skin with
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soap and water.
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
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immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical attention
immediately.
If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten-
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tion immediately. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
Change immediately out of clothing that
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has come into contact with fuel.
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of re and explosion due
to electrostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapor.
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