General - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

Driving tips
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If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
the driver's door is closed.
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you have shifted out of transmission
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position P or you have previously driven
faster than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake.
While driving, push handle : of the electric
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parking brake (
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The vehicle is braked for as long as
handle : of the electric parking brake is
pressed. The longer electric parking brake
handle : is depressed, the greater the
braking force.
During braking:
a warning tone sounds
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the Release Park. Brake
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appears
the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
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only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a
standstill, the electric parking brake is
engaged.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as
a result of lack of use.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
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seek advice.
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message
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You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
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If you operate mobile communication
equipment while driving, you will be
distracted from traffic conditions. You could
also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk
of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are driving. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
second.