Mercedes-benz E-Cabriolet 2015 User Manual download pdf (Page 184)

of the accelerator. The vehicle can coast

without use of the brakes.

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The bar empties: frequent braking

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An economical driving style specially

requires driving at moderate engine

speeds.

To achieve a higher value in the categories

AccelerationAcceleration and ConstantConstant:

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observe the gearshift recommendations.

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drive in drive program E.

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On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g.

on the highway, only the bar for ConstantConstant

will change.

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The ECO display summarizes the driving

characteristics from the start of the journey

to its completion. For this reason, the bars

change dynamically at the beginning of the

journey. On longer journeys, there are

fewer changes. For more dynamic changes,

carry out a manual reset.

For further information on the ECO display,

see (Y page 230).

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.

There is an increased danger of skidding and

accidents.

Do not shift down for additional engine brak-

ing on a slippery road surface.

Downhill gradients

!

On long and steep gradients, you must

reduce the load on the brakes by shifting

early to a lower gear. This allows you to take

advantage of the engine braking effect and

helps avoid overheating and excessive

wear of the brakes.

When you take advantage of the engine

braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn

for some time, e.g. on a slippery road sur-

face. This could cause damage to the drive

train. This type of damage is not covered by

the Mercedes-Benz warranty.

Do not depress the brake pedal continuously

while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. causing the

brakes to rub by constantly applying light

pressure to the pedal. This results in exces-

sive and premature wear to the brake pads.

Heavy and light loads

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WARNING

If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while

driving, the braking system can overheat. This

increases the stopping distance and can even

cause the braking system to fail. There is a

risk of an accident.

Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Never

depress the brake pedal and the accelerator

pedal at the same time.

!

Depressing the brake pedal constantly

results in excessive and premature wear to

the brake pads.

If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy

load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but

drive on for a short while. This allows the air-

flow to cool the brakes more quickly.

Wet roads

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 or driven through deep water.

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

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