Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Coupe - Manual (Page 151)

loose floormats and do not place several floor-
mats on top of one another.
G WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
R shoes with thick soles
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shoes with high heels
R 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
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only set the automatic transmission to the
respective drive positions when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. Otherwise, you could damage the
drive train.
! AMG vehicles: at low engine oil temper-
atures (below +20 †), the maximum
engine speed is restricted in order to pro-
tect the engine. To protect the engine and
maintain smooth engine operation, avoid
driving at full throttle when the engine is
cold.
Key positions
Key
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To remove the key
1
Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windscreen wipers
2
Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3
To start the engine
The steering wheel is locked when the key is
removed from the ignition lock.
i If the key does not belong to the vehicle,
it can still be turned in the ignition lock.
However, the ignition will not be switched
on. The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
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Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
- with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another key
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
film
- inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the function of the key with
KEYLESS-GO.
Driving
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Driving and parking
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