Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 2022 Owner's Manual page 178

Do not shift down manually in order to brake.
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Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
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full throttle.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal past the
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pressure point (kickdown).
Only increase the engine speed gradually and
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accelerate the vehicle to full speed after
1500 km.
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe the following running-in
notes:
In certain handling and driving safety systems,
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the sensors adjust automatically while a cer-
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys-
tem effectiveness is only reached when this
teaching-in process has concluded.
Brake pads, brake disks and tyres that are
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either new or have been replaced only achieve
optimum braking effect and grip after driving
several hundred kilometres. Compensate the
reduced braking effect by applying greater
force to the brake pedal.
Notes on optimised acceleration
If all necessary requirements and activation con-
ditions are fulfilled, the best possible acceleration
can be achieved from a standstill.
Do not use optimised acceleration on public
roads. Individual wheels could spin and you could
lose control of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and/or accident.
Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa-
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tion on ESP ( page 229).
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Pulling away with optimised acceleration
& WARNING Risk of skidding and having an
accident from wheels spinning
When you use optimised acceleration, individ-
ual wheels could spin and you could lose con-
trol of the vehicle.
Driving and parking 175
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If ESP is deactivated, there is a risk of skid-
ding and accident!
Make sure that no persons or obstacles
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are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
Requirements
the vehicle is run in ( page 174).
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the vehicle and tyres are in good condition.
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the road surface is high-grip.
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the engine and transmission are at normal
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operating temperature.
* NOTE Increased wear due to optimised
acceleration
When pulling away with optimised accelera-
tion, all components of the drivetrain are sub-
jected to a very high load.
This can lead to increased component wear.
Do not always pull away with optimised
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acceleration.
Engage the h drive position (
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page 192).
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