Br eak down ass ist ance, Battery (vehicle) – Mercedes-Benz C-Sedan 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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The maximum permissible distance which

can be driven in run-flat mode is counted from

the moment the tire pressure loss warning

appears in the multifunction display.
You must not exceed a maximum speed of

50 mph (80 km/h).

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When replacing one or all tires, make sure

that you use only tires:

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of the size specified for the vehicle and

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marked "MOExtended"

If a tire has gone flat and cannot be

replaced with a MOExtended tire, a

standard tire may be used as a temporary

measure. Make sure that you use the

proper size and type (summer or winter

tire).

Important safety notes

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WARNING

When driving in emergency mode, the driving

characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when

cornering, accelerating quickly and when

braking. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.

Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers,

and driving over obstacles (curbs, potholes,

off-road). This applies in particular to a laden

vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if:

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you hear banging noises.

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the vehicle starts to shake.

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you see smoke and smell rubber.

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ESP

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is intervening constantly.

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there are tears in the sidewalls of the tire.

After driving in emergency mode, have the

wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist

workshop with regard to their further use. The

defective tire must be replaced in every case.

Battery (vehicle)

Important safety notes

Special tools and expert knowledge are

required when working on the battery, e.g.

removal and installing. You should therefore

have all work involving the battery carried out

at a qualified specialist workshop.

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WARNING

Work carried out incorrectly on the battery

can lead, for example, to a short circuit and

thus damage the vehicle electronics. This can

lead to function restrictions applying to

safety-relevant systems, e.g. the lighting

system, ABS (anti-lock braking system) or
ESP

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(Electronic Stability Program). The

operating safety of your vehicle may be

restricted. You could lose control of the

vehicle, for example:

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braking

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in the event of abrupt steering maneuver

and/or when the vehicle's speed is not

adapted to the road conditions

There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a short circuit or a similar

incident, contact a qualified specialist

workshop immediately. Do not drive any

further. You should have all work involving the

battery carried out at a qualified specialist

workshop.

For further information about ABS and ESP

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see (

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page 65) and (

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page 67).

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WARNING

Electrostatic build-up can lead to the creation

of sparks, which could ignite the highly

explosive gases of a battery. There is a risk of

an explosion.
Before handling the battery, touch the vehicle

body to remove any existing electrostatic

build-up.

The highly flammable gas mixture forms when

charging the battery as well as when jump-

starting.

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