Mercedes-benz 2013 CLA Class User Manual download pdf (Page 147)

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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 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.

Key positions

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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

Vehicles with manual transmission: the

steering is locked when the key is taken out

of the ignition lock.

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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.

Starting the engine

Important safety notes

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WARNING

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling

these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There

is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave

the engine running in enclosed spaces with-

out sufficient ventilation.

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WARNING

Flammable materials introduced through

environmental influence or by animals can

ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or

parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk

of fire.

Carry out regular checks to make sure that

there are no flammable foreign materials in

the engine compartment or in the exhaust

system.

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Do not depress the accelerator pedal

when starting the engine.

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Vehicles with a petrol engine: the

engine runs at a higher engine speed during

the cold start procedure so that the cata-

lytic converter can reach operating tem-

perature more quickly. The sound of the

engine may change as a result.

Manual transmission

X

Depress the brake pedal and keep it

depressed.

X

Depress the clutch pedal fully.

X

Shift to neutral N.

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You can only start the engine when the

clutch pedal is fully depressed.

Automatic transmission

X

Shift the transmission to position P.

Transmission position display P is shown in

the multifunction display.

Driving

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Driving and parking

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