Key positions, Ignition lock, Driving and parking – Mercedes-Benz 2013 E Class Coupe User Manual

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WARNING

Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:

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shoes with thick soles

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shoes with high heels

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slippers

There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.

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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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WARNING

If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:

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overheat and cause a fire

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lose its hold function.

There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.

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Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use

the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.

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AMG vehicles: at low engine oil

temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the
maximum engine speed is restricted in
order to protect the engine. To protect the
engine and maintain smooth engine

operation, avoid driving at full throttle when
the engine is cold.

HYBRID vehicles: ensure that you read the

"HYBRID" supplement included in the vehicle
literature. Otherwise, you may not recognize
dangers.

Key positions

SmartKey

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To remove the SmartKey
(shift the transmission to position

P)

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Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers

2

Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position

3

To start the engine

i

The SmartKey can be turned in the

ignition lock even if it is not the correct
SmartKey for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.

KEYLESS-GO

General notes

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Do not store the KEYLESS-GO key together
with:

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electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey

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metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal film

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Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in metal
objects, e.g. metal cases.

Driving

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Driving and parking

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