Mercedes-benz 2013 C Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 174)

dynamic changes in the bars at the start of

a journey. During a prolonged driving time,

these changes are smaller. For more

dynamic changes, perform a manual reset.

For further information on the ECO display,

see (Y page 223).

Braking

Important safety notes

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WARNING

If you shift down on a slippery road surface in

an attempt to increase the engine's braking

effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.

This increases the risk of skidding and having

an accident.

Do not shift down for additional engine brak-

ing on a slippery road surface.

Downhill gradients

On long and steep downhill gradients, you

must:

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shift to a lower gear in good time, or

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on vehicles with automatic transmission,

select shift range 1, 2 or 3.

Take particular note of this when driving a

laden vehicle and when towing a trailer.

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This also applies if you have activated

cruise control, SPEEDTRONIC or DIS-

TRONIC PLUS.

This will use the braking effect of the engine,

so less braking will be required to maintain

vehicle speed. This relieves the load on the

brake system and prevents the brakes from

overheating and wearing too quickly.

Heavy and light loads

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WARNING

The braking system can overheat if you leave

your foot on the brake pedal while driving.

This increases the braking distance and could

even cause the braking system to fail. There

is a risk of an accident.

Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Do

not simultaneously depress both the brake

pedal and the accelerator pedal while driving.

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Depressing the brake pedal constantly

results in excessive and premature wear to

the brake pads.

If heavy demands are made on the brakes, do

not park the vehicle immediately. Drive on for

a short while. This allows the airflow to cool

the brakes more quickly.

If the brakes have been used only moderately,

you should occasionally test their effective-

ness. To do this, brake more firmly from a

higher speed. This improves the grip of the

brakes.

Wet road surfaces

If you have driven for a long time in heavy rain

without braking, there may be a delayed reac-

tion from the brakes when braking for the first

time. This may also occur after the vehicle has

been washed.

You have to depress the brake pedal more

firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the

vehicle in front.

After driving on a wet road or having the vehi-

cle washed, brake firmly while paying atten-

tion to the traffic conditions. This will warm

up the brake discs, thereby drying them more

quickly and protecting them against corro-

sion.

Limited braking performance on salt-

treated roads

If you drive on salt-treated roads, a layer of

salt may form on the brake discs and pads.

This can increase the braking distance con-

siderably.

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Driving tips

Driving and parking

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