Driving and parking

General driving recommendations

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Coasting with the engine off

WARNING

Never switch off the engine while driving.

The steering and brakes are no longer power-assisted when the engine is switched off.

You must apply much greater effort to steer and brake the vehicle. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.

Test yourself

A quick Mercedes-Benz B-Class quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.