Mercedes-Benz E-Class Quiz
Driving and parking

Important Safety Notes

In this manual: Driving and parking
Introduction — 5At a glance — 6Safety — 25Opening and Closing — 17Seats, steering wheel and mirrors — 12Lights and windshield wipers — 11Climate Control — 11Driving and parking — 44On-board computer and displays — 29Stowing and Useful Information. Good to Know — 1Stowing and Useful Information. Storage Options — 10Stowage and convenience features. Convenience features — 7Maintenance and care — 11Roadside assistance — 13Wheels and tires — 13Technical data — 13
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The safety information for the Mercedes E-Class (4th generation, W212, 2009–2016) emphasizes the responsible handling of pedals, brakes and ignition. It warns of potential hazards from unsuitable footwear or improper use, and provides tips for safe vehicle operation under various conditions.

WARNING

Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. This endangers the operating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident!

Store all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell. Always install floor mats firmly and as prescribed to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals at all times. Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another.

WARNING

Operation of the pedals can be impaired by unsuitable footwear, e.g.
  • Shoes with platform soles
  • Shoes with high heels
  • Slippers
There is a risk of accidents!

Always wear suitable footwear when driving so that you can operate the pedals safely.

WARNING

If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are restricted or unavailable. This can affect, for example, the power steering and the brake booster. You will then need considerable force to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident!

Do not switch off the ignition while driving.

WARNING

If the parking brake is not fully released while driving, the parking brake can
  • overheat and thereby cause a fire
  • lose its holding function.
There is a risk of fire and accident! Fully release the parking brake before driving off.

NOTE

Do not let the engine warm up while stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid high engine speeds and full throttle until the engine has reached its operating temperature.

Only select the respective drive position on the automatic transmission when the vehicle is stationary.

When starting off on slippery surfaces, avoid spinning the drive wheels if possible. Otherwise you may damage the drivetrain.

AMG vehicles: At low engine oil temperatures (below +20 °C) the maximum engine speed is limited to protect the engine. Avoid full-load operation when the engine is cold, to protect the engine and to avoid loss of comfort.

Hybrid vehicles: Be sure to read the supplementary manual “HYBRID”, which is part of the vehicle literature. Otherwise you may not recognize hazards.

The safety information for the Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) emphasizes the importance of safe handling of the vehicle. Notes on pedal operation, footwear and the parking brake prevent accidents and protect occupants and the vehicle.

These notes show how Mercedes-Benz contributes to road safety with well-considered solutions and underline the high standard of the E-Class.

Question: Why is suitable footwear important when driving?

Answer: It ensures safe operation of the pedals and helps prevent accidents.

Question: Why must the ignition not be switched off while driving?

Answer: Because important systems such as the power steering and the brake booster could fail.

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