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tems and certain driving safety systems adjust
themselves automatically after the vehicle has
been driven a certain distance. Full system effec‐
tiveness is not reached until the end of this
teach-in process.
New or exchanged brakepads, brake discs and
tyres only provide optimal braking and bonding
after several hundred kilometres. Until then, com‐
pensate for the reduced braking effect by apply‐
ing greater pressure to the brake pedal.
Driving tips
Notes on driving
& WARNING 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 jeopardises 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.
Ensure floor mats and carpets cannot
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slip and provide sufficient room for the
pedals.
Do not lay multiple floor mats or carpets
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on top of one another.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example:
shoes with platform soles
R
shoes with high heels
R
slippers
R
Always wear suitable footwear so that
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you can operate the pedals safely.
& WARNING Risk of accident if the ignition
is switched off while driving
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
You will then need, for example, to use con‐
siderably more force to steer and brake.
Do not switch off the ignition while driv‐
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ing.
Notes on the limit speed
& WARNING Risk of injury through exceed‐
ing the specified tyre load-bearing capa‐
city or the permissible speed rating
Exceeding the load-bearing capacity of the
tyres can lead to tyre damage and could
cause the tyres to explode.
Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes
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approved for your vehicle model.
Observe the tyre load-bearing capacity
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rating and speed rating required for
your vehicle.
As the driver, you must find out about the maxi‐
mum permissible speed for the tyres (tyre and
tyre pressure). Observe the legal requirements
for tyres for the country in which you are staying.
Mercedes-Benz recommends a qualified special‐
ist workshop for programming the limit speed.
Note that you cannot exceed a programmed limit
speed when overtaking.
On downhill gradients, the limit speed may be
exceeded. Apply the brakes if necessary.
Display messages indicate that you are approach‐
ing the limit speed.
Information about driving abroad
Service
An extensive Mercedes-Benz service is also avail‐
able abroad. Nevertheless, please remember that
services or spare parts may not be available
immediately. The relevant workshop directories
are available from a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Low beam
In countries in which traffic drives on the oppo‐
site side of the road from the country in which
the vehicle is registered, you will have to switch
the headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam. This
will prevent oncoming traffic from being dazzled.
Symmetrical dipped beam will no longer illumi‐
nate the edge of the carriageway as far or as
high.
Vehicles with halogen headlamps:
It is not necessary to change the headlamps over
to symmetrical dipped beam. The statutory
requirements of the countries in which traffic
drives on the opposite side of the road from the
country in which the vehicle is registered are also
met without changing over.
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