Mercedes-benz SLK-Class 2012 Owners Manual User Manual download pdf (Page 154)

Driving tips

General driving tips

Important safety notes

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WARNING

Always remember that you mustconcentrate

primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's

concentration must always be directed

primarily at road traffic. For your own safety

and that of others, we recommend that you

stop the vehicle at a safe place and in

accordance with the traffic conditions before

making or accepting a phone call.

Comply with all legal requirements if you use

the telephone while driving. Use the hands-

free system and only use the telephone when

road, weather and traffic conditions permit. In

some jurisdictions, it is forbidden for drivers

to use mobile phones while driving.

Only operate the audio system or COMAND

(Cockpit Management and Data System) in

compliance with all legal requirements and

when the road, weather and traffic conditions

permit. You may otherwise not be able to

observe the traffic conditions, endangering

yourself and others.

Remember that your vehicle covers a distance

of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) a second when

it is traveling at only 30 mph (approximately

50 km/h).

Drive sensibly –save fuel

Observe the following tips to save fuel:

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The tires should always be inflated to the

recommended tire pressure.

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Remove unnecessary loads.

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Warmup the engine at low engine speeds.

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Avoid frequentacceleration or braking.

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Have all maintenance work carried out as

indicated by the service intervals in the

Maintenance Booklet or by the service

interval display.

Fuel consumption also increases when

driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic

and in mountainous terrain.

Drinking and driving

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WARNING

Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and

driving are very dangerous combinations.

Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can

affect your reflexes, perceptions and

judgment.

The possibility of a serious or evenfatal

accidentare greatly increased when you drink

or take drugs and drive.

Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow

anyone to drive who has been drinking or

taking drugs.

Pedals

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WARNING

Make sure absolutely no objects are

obstructing the pedals' range of movement.

Keep the driver's footwell clearofall

obstacles. If there are any floormats or

carpets in the footwell, make sure that the

pedals still have sufficient clearance.

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers,

the objects could get caught betweenthe

pedals. You could then no longer brake or

accelerate. This could lead to accidents and

injury.

Rolling with the engine switched off

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WARNING

There is no power assistance for the steering

and the brake when the engine is not running.

Steering and braking requires significantly

more effort and you could lose control of the

vehicle and cause an accident as a result.

Do not turn off the engine while the vehicle is

in motion.

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