Driving and parking -> Driving for Your Mercedes GLC Class SUV First Generation (2015-2021)

152 Driving and parking  
Driving  
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Get out and be struck by oncoming traf‐  
fic.  
Operate vehicle equipment and become  
trapped, for example.  
Notes on Mercedes-AMG vehicles  
Observe the notes on the following topics in the  
Supplement, as you may otherwise fail to recog‐  
nize dangers:  
In addition, the children could also set the  
vehicle in motion, for example by:  
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RACE START  
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Releasing the parking brake.  
Changing the transmission position.  
Starting the vehicle.  
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AMG adaptive sport suspension system  
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(DYNAMIC SELECT switch) drive programs  
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Functions of ESP®  
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Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle.  
Switching on the power supply or the igni‐  
tion (without engine start)  
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When leaving the vehicle, always take  
the key with you and lock the vehicle.  
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury  
due to children left unattended in the  
vehicle  
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To switch on the power supply: press but‐  
ton 1 once.  
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Keep the vehicle key out of reach of  
children.  
You can activate the windshield wipers, for  
example.  
Also observe the "Notes on pets in the vehicle".  
If children are left unattended in the vehicle,  
they could:  
Requirements:  
The power supply is switched off again if the fol‐  
lowing conditions are met:  
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The SmartKey is located in the vehicle and  
the SmartKey battery is not discharged.  
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Open doors, thereby endangering other  
persons or road users.  
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You open the driver's door.  
You press button 1 twice more.  
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The brake pedal is not depressed.  
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To switch on the ignition: press button 1  
If the vehicle does not start: switch off non-  
essential consumers and press button 1  
once.  
If the vehicle still does not start and the  
Place the Key in the Marked Space See  
Operator's Manual display message also  
appears in the multifunction display: start  
the vehicle in emergency operation mode.  
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Never leave the engine or, if present,  
the auxiliary heating running in an  
enclosed space without sufficient venti‐  
lation.  
twice.  
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster  
light up.  
The ignition is switched off again if one of the  
following conditions is met:  
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WARNING Risk of fire caused by flam‐  
mable material on the exhaust system  
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You do not start the vehicle within  
15 minutes and the transmission is in posi‐  
tion j or the electric parking brake is  
applied.  
Flammable materials brought in by either ani‐  
mals or environmental influences may ignite  
if they come into contact with hot parts of  
the engine or exhaust system.  
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by pressing button 1 for about three sec‐  
onds or by pressing button 1 three times  
within three seconds. Be sure to observe the  
safety notes under "Driving tips"  
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You press button 1 once.  
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Therefore, check regularly that there  
Starting the vehicle  
are no flammable materials in the  
engine compartment or on the exhaust  
system.  
(/ page 157).  
Starting the vehicle with the start/stop but‐  
ton  
Starting the vehicle with SmartKey in the  
marked space (emergency operation mode)  
If the vehicle does not start and the Place the  
Key in the Marked Space See Operator's Manual  
message appears in the multifunction display,  
you can start the vehicle in emergency operation  
mode.  
Requirements:  
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DANGER Risk death caused by exhaust  
gases  
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The SmartKey is located in the vehicle and  
the SmartKey battery is not discharged.  
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust  
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling  
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health  
and leads to poisoning.  
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Shift the transmission to position j or i.  
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Depress the brake pedal and press button  
1 once.  
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must be located in marked space 2 on sym‐ Ensure the following before starting the engine:  
bol 3 during the entire journey.  
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The legal stipulations in the area where your  
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Have SmartKey 1 checked at a qualified  
specialist workshop.  
vehicle is parked allow engine starting via  
smartphone.  
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It is safe to start and run the engine where  
your vehicle is parked.  
The fuel tank is sufficiently filled.  
If the vehicle does not start:  
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Place SmartKey 1 in marked space 2 and  
leave it there.  
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The starter battery is sufficiently charged.  
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Depress the brake pedal and start the vehi‐  
cle using the start/stop button.  
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smartphone. Information on Mercedes me  
connect and other services: https://  
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the ignition with the start/stop button.  
This function is not available for all models.  
Starting the vehicle via Remote Online serv‐  
ices  
Charging the battery before commencing  
your journey  
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Make sure that marked space 2 is empty.  
Cooling or heating the vehicle interior before  
commencing your journey  
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Remove SmartKey 1 from the key ring.  
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Place SmartKey 1 in marked space 2 on  
If the vehicle battery is discharged, you receive a  
message on your smartphone. You can then  
start the vehicle with the smartphone to charge  
the battery. The vehicle is automatically  
switched off after ten minutes.  
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the symbol 3.  
If you start the vehicle via your smartphone, the  
previously selected air conditioning adjustment  
is active.  
The vehicle will start after a short time.  
If you remove SmartKey 1 from marked  
space 2 the engine continues running. For  
further engine starts however, SmartKey 1  
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Ensure the following before starting the engine:  
The panic alarm is not activated.  
The hazard warning lights are switched off.  
The hood is closed.  
The doors are closed and locked.  
The windows and sliding sunroof are closed.  
Open a side window or the sliding sunroof.  
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The legal stipulations in the area where your  
vehicle is parked allow engine starting via  
smartphone.  
Breaking-in notes  
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in  
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐  
ognize dangers.  
To preserve the engine during the first  
1,000 miles (1,500 km):  
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It is safe to start and run the engine where  
your vehicle is parked.  
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Start the vehicle using the smartphone.  
After every vehicle start, the engine runs for  
ten minutes.  
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The fuel tank is sufficiently filled.  
Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)  
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Drive at varying road speeds and engine  
speeds.  
Drive the vehicle in drive program A  
or ;.  
Shift to the next highest gear at the very lat‐  
est when the needle reaches the last third  
before the red area in the tachometer.  
Do not shift down a gear manually in order to  
brake.  
Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at  
full throttle.  
Do not depress the accelerator pedal past  
the pressure point (kickdown).  
You can carry out a maximum of two consecu‐  
tive starting attempts. The vehicle must be star‐  
ted once with the SmartKey before trying to  
start the vehicle again with the smartphone. you  
can stop the vehicle again at any time.  
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WARNING Risk of crushing or entrap‐  
ment due to unintentional starting of the  
engine  
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Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the  
engine is started unintentionally during  
service or maintenance work.  
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smartphone app.  
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Always secure the engine against unin‐  
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tentional starting before carrying out  
maintenance or repair work.  
Securing the engine against starting before  
carrying out maintenance or repair work:  
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Switch on the hazard warning lights.  
Requirements:  
or  
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Park position j is selected.  
Unlock the doors.  
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The anti-theft alarm system is not activated.  
or  
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Notes on optimized acceleration  
Only increase the engine speed gradually and  
accelerate the vehicle to full speed after  
1,000 miles (1,500 km).  
Requirements:  
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The vehicle has been broken in  
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If all necessary prerequisites and activation con‐  
ditions are fulfilled, the best possible accelera‐  
tion can be achieved from a standstill.  
Do not use the optimized acceleration on public  
roads. Individual wheels could spin and you  
could lose control of the vehicle. There is an  
increased risk of skidding and/or accident.  
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This also applies when the engine or parts of the  
drivetrain have been replaced.  
Please also observe the following breaking-in  
notes:  
The vehicle and tires are in good condition.  
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You are on a high-grip roadway.  
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The engine and transmission are at normal  
operating temperature.  
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In certain driving and driving safety systems,  
Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa‐  
NOTE Increased wear due to optimized  
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the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐  
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle  
has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐  
tem effectiveness is not reached until the  
end of this teach-in process.  
tion on ESP® (/ page 186).  
acceleration  
When pulling away with optimized accelera‐  
tion, all components of the drivetrain are  
subjected to a very high load.  
Pulling away with optimized acceleration  
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Brakepads, brake discs and tires that are  
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WARNING Risk of skidding and having  
an accident from wheels spinning  
This can lead to increased component wear.  
either new or have been replaced only ach‐  
ieve optimum braking effect and grip after  
several hundred kilometers of driving. Com‐  
pensate for the reduced braking effect by  
applying greater force to the brake pedal.  
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Do not always pull away with optimized  
acceleration.  
When you use optimized acceleration, indi‐  
vidual wheels could spin and you could lose  
control of the vehicle.  
If ESP® is deactivated, there is a risk of skid‐  
ding and accident.  
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Engage the h drive position (/ page 169).  
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Move the steering wheel to the straight-  
ahead position.  
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Select the sportiest available drive program  
B or C(/ page 166).  
Make sure that no persons or obstacles  
are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.  
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Deactivate ESP® (/ page 190).  
Depress and hold the brake pedal firmly with  
your left foot.  
With your right foot, fully depress the accel‐  
erator pedal.  
After no more than five seconds, take your  
left foot quickly off the brake, but keep the  
accelerator pedal depressed.  
The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera‐  
tion.  
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Notes on driving  
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WARNING Risk of accident due to  
unsuitable footwear  
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WARNING Risk of accident due to  
objects in the driver's footwell  
Operation of the pedals may be restricted  
due to unsuitable footwear such as:  
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Objects in the driver's footwell may impede  
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.  
This jeopardizes the operating and road  
safety of the vehicle.  
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Shoes with platform soles  
Shoes with high heels  
Slippers  
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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely  
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When driving always wear suitable  
shoes in order to be able to operate the  
pedals safely.  
so that they cannot get into the driver's  
footwell.  
Switch on ESP® once the acceleration proce‐  
dure is complete.  
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Always install the floor mats securely  
and as prescribed in order to ensure  
that there is always sufficient room for  
the pedals.  
Do not use loose floor mats and do not  
place floor mats on top of one another.  
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WARNING Risk of accident when switch‐  
Ending optimized acceleration  
ing off the ignition when driving  
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Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.  
If you switch off the ignition while driving,  
safety functions are restricted or no longer  
available. This may affect the power steering  
system and the brake force boosting, for  
example.  
You will then need to use considerably more  
force to steer and brake.  
Reactivate the ESP®.  
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tion, components of the drivetrain can  
become very hot, which means that opti‐  
mized acceleration values may be reached  
again only after a few minutes.  
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Do not switch off the ignition while driv‐  
The probability of a serious or even fatal acci‐  
dent greatly increases if you drive when  
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  
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DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi‐  
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sonous exhaust gases  
If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila‐  
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases  
such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi‐  
cle. This is the case when the vehicle  
becomes stuck in snow, for example.  
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Do not drink alcohol or take drugs while  
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DANGER Risk death caused by exhaust  
gases  
driving, and do not allow anyone to  
drive who has been drinking alcohol or  
taking drugs.  
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust  
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling  
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health  
and leads to poisoning.  
Keep the tailpipe and the area around  
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WARNING Risk of accident due to the  
brake system overheating  
the vehicle free from snow when the  
engine or the stationary heater are run‐  
ning.  
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Never leave the engine or, if present,  
the auxiliary heating running in an  
enclosed space without sufficient venti‐  
lation.  
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal  
when driving, the brake system may over‐  
heat.  
This increases the braking distance and the  
brake system may even fail.  
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Open a window on the side of the vehi‐  
cle facing away from the wind to ensure  
an adequate supply of fresh air.  
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WARNING Risk of skidding and of an  
accident due to shifting down on slippery  
road surfaces  
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury  
due to being under the influence of alco‐  
hol and drugs while driving  
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Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.  
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Do not depress the brake pedal and the  
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to  
increase the engine braking effect, the drive  
wheels may lose traction.  
accelerator pedal at the same time  
while driving.  
Driving when under the influence of alcohol  
and/or drugs is an extremely dangerous  
combination. Even small quantities of alcohol  
or drugs may affect your reflexes, perception  
and judgment.  
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Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐  
faces to increase the engine braking  
effect.  
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carefully depress the brake pedal at the end  
of the journey and when starting the next  
journey  
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Only depress the accelerator pedal  
slightly.  
Have the cause rectified immediately at  
a qualified specialist workshop.  
NOTE Wearing out the brake linings by  
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continuously depressing the brake pedal  
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Do not depress the brake pedal contin‐  
uously whilst driving.  
To use the braking effect of the engine,  
shift to a lower gear in good time.  
Notes on hydroplaning  
Hydroplaning can take place once a certain  
amount of water has accumulated on the road  
surface.  
Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes in the Supple‐  
ment. Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dan‐  
gers.  
Observe the following notes during heavy precip‐  
itation or in conditions in which hydroplaning  
may occur:  
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NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and  
engine when pulling away  
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Notes on driving on salt-treated roads  
The braking effect is limited on salt-treated  
roads.  
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Do not warm up the engine while the  
vehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi‐  
ately.  
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at  
full throttle until the engine has reached  
its operating temperature.  
reduce speed  
avoid tire ruts  
avoid sudden steering movements  
brake carefully  
Therefore, observe the following notes:  
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due to salt build-up on the brake discs and  
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brakepads, the braking distance can increase  
considerably or result in braking only on one  
side  
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wheels and tires (/ page 458).  
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maintain a much greater safe distance to the  
vehicle in front  
NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter  
due to non-combusted fuel  
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Notes on driving through water on the road  
surface  
Water which has entered into the vehicle can  
damage the engine, electrics and transmission.  
Water can also enter the air intake of the engine  
and cause engine damage.  
To remove salt build-up:  
The engine is not running smoothly and is  
misfiring.  
Non-combusted fuel may get into the cata‐  
lytic converter.  
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brake occasionally while paying attention to  
the traffic conditions  
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Observe the following if you must drive through  
water:  
the system. Clean the brakes after driving off-  
road. If you then notice reduced braking effect  
or hear scraping noises, have the brake system  
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.  
Adjust your driving style to the changed braking  
characteristics.  
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Always drive on inclines in the line of  
fall (straight up or down) and do not  
turn.  
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observe the maximum permissible fording  
depth (/ page 502)  
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drive at walking pace at most, otherwise  
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WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable  
materials on hot parts of the exhaust  
system  
water can enter the vehicle interior or engine  
compartment  
NOTE Damage caused by driving over  
obstacles  
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vehicles traveling in front, or oncoming vehi‐  
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or  
twigs may ignite if they come into contact  
with hot parts of the exhaust system.  
cles, can create waves which may exceed the  
maximum permissible height of the water  
The vehicle can be damaged by:  
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Driving up on high curbs or unpaved  
roads.  
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When driving on unpaved roads or off-  
road, regularly check the vehicle under‐  
side.  
Remove trapped plants or other flam‐  
mable material.  
The braking effect of the brakes is reduced after  
fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to  
the traffic conditions until braking power has  
been fully restored.  
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Quickly driving over obstacles such as  
curbs, speed bumps or potholes.  
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Heavy objects hitting the underbody or  
chassis components.  
Notes on off-road driving  
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If there is damage, consult a qualified  
specialist workshop immediately.  
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Do not drive over obstacles that could  
damage the vehicle.  
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WARNING Risk of accident if you do not  
keep to line of fall on inclines  
When driving off-road, substances such as sand,  
mud and water or water mixed with oil may get  
into the brakes. This may lead to a reduction in  
braking effect or total brake failure as a result of  
increased wear. The braking characteristics will  
vary depending on the material that has entered  
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Check the vehicle regularly for damage  
during off-road driving.  
If you drive at an angle or turn on an incline,  
the vehicle could slip sideways, tip and roll‐  
over.  
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Adjust the vehicle speed to suit the  
road surface conditions.  
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Adapt your driving style to the terrain.  
Do not use the HOLD function on steep  
downhill or uphill gradients with slippery or  
loose surfaces.  
Off-road driving  
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If there is damage, consult a qualified  
specialist workshop immediately.  
Read this section before driving your vehicle off-  
road. Practice by driving over more gentle off-  
road terrain first.  
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental  
damage due to non-observance of pro‐  
hibition signs  
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Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS  
(/ page 185).  
Driving on sand  
When driving on sand, also observe the following  
instructions:  
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If necessary, select the F or G drive  
Environmental protection has priority. Treat  
nature with respect.  
program (vehicles with an Off-road package)  
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Select the F drive program.  
Select a higher vehicle level.  
before driving off-road (/ page 166).  
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Be sure to observe prohibition signs.  
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Select a vehicle level suitable for off-road ter‐  
rain (/ page 216). To avoid damaging the  
vehicle, make sure there is always sufficient  
ground clearance.  
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Shift to a lower gear.  
Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist‐  
ance, otherwise the vehicle may dig itself in.  
Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi‐  
ble. Make sure that the following prerequi‐  
sites are met:  
Checklist before driving off-road  
Check the following points before driving off-  
road:  
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Always keep the engine running and in gear  
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Fuel level  
when driving on downhill gradients and  
slopes. Observe the notes on driving in  
mountainous terrain.  
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Engine oil level: fill engine oil up to the maxi‐  
mum level to ensure full gradeability  
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The tire ruts are not too deep  
(/ page 424).  
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Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not  
easily visible and stay on marked routes.  
Always keep the doors and windows closed  
while the vehicle is in motion.  
Deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC  
and cruise control.  
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The sand is firm enough  
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Tire-change tool kit and spare wheel  
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the ground clearance is sufficient  
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Tires and wheels  
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Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in  
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐  
ognize dangers.  
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Fording  
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Shift to a lower gear on uphill gradients and  
on long, steep downhill gradients.  
Activate DSR before driving downhill, if nec‐  
essary (/ page 199).  
Headlamps and tail lamps  
Tires, wheels and wheel arches  
underbody  
Also observe the following information when  
fording:  
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Drive at no more than 6 mph (10 km/h).  
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After driving through sand, mud, water or  
gravel, have the following components  
checked and cleaned:  
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Checklist after driving off-road  
Observe the maximum permissible fording  
depth (/ page 502).  
Driving off-road places greater demands on your  
vehicle than driving on normal roads. Check the  
entire vehicle for damage and foreign bodies  
every time after driving off-road. Foreign bodies  
in the wheels or drivetrain can lead to imbalan‐  
ces and therefore vibrations.  
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Switch off automatic climate control  
(/ page 147).  
Brake discs and brakepads  
Tires and wheels  
axle joints  
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Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you  
drive.  
Do not stop in the water and do not switch  
off the engine. Ensure the ECO start/stop  
function is switched off (/ page 164).  
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If the F or G drive program is selec‐  
ted: select another drive program.  
Switch DSR off.  
Lower the vehicle level again to a level suita‐  
ble to the road conditions, e.g. to the normal  
level.  
Apply the brakes to dry them after fording.  
Check that the service brake is working nor‐  
mally after a long downhill stretch.  
ECO start/stop function  
Operation of the ECO start/stop function  
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Driving in mountainous terrain  
Also observe the following information when  
driving in mountainous terrain:  
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys‐  
tem (EQ Boost technology)  
The engine is switched off automatically in the  
following situations if all vehicle conditions for  
an automatic engine stop are met:  
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Observe the values of the approach/depar‐  
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ture angle and of the maximum gradient  
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(/ page 502).  
You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans‐  
mission position h or i.  
You depress the brake pedal when traveling  
at a low speed.  
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Avoid high engine speeds.  
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Clean the following components every time  
after driving off-road:  
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Use the braking power of the engine when  
driving downhill.  
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License plate number  
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If you switch on the HOLD function or select a  
different transmission position than k, the  
engine will automatically stop in the following  
situations:  
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engine should be switched off by the ECO  
start/stop function, activate the HOLD func‐  
tion or engage transmission position j.  
If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/  
stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warn‐  
ing tone sounds and the engine is not restarted.  
The Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch the Ignition  
Off Before Exiting display message also appears  
in the multifunction display. If you do not switch  
off the ignition, the ignition is automatically  
switched off after three minutes.  
You engage transmission position h or k.  
You release the brake pedal, the vehicle is  
not in glide mode and it starts to move on a  
gentle downhill gradient at a speed below  
2 mph (3 km/h).  
You depress the accelerator pedal.  
You engage drive program B, F or  
G (vehicles with Offroad package).  
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You stop behind a vehicle that is pulling  
away.  
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You stop at a stop sign when there is no vehi‐  
cle in front of you.  
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You turn the steering wheel hard at a low  
speed.  
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An automatic engine start is necessary.  
ECO start/stop function symbols in the multi‐  
function display:  
The engine is restarted automatically if:  
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You release the brake pedal in transmission  
Vehicles without a 48 V on-board electrical  
system (EQ Boost technology)  
The engine is switched off automatically in the  
following situations if all vehicle conditions for  
an automatic engine stop are met:  
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The è symbol (green) appears when the  
position h when the HOLD function is not  
active and one of the following conditions are  
met:  
vehicle is at a standstill: the engine was  
switched off by the ECO start/stop function.  
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The ç symbol (yellow) appears when the  
vehicle is at a standstill: not all vehicle condi‐  
tions for an engine stop have been met.  
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Drive program A or ; is not selec‐  
ted.  
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You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans‐  
mission position h or i.  
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Drive program A or ; is selected  
but the does not start to move.  
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Neither the è nor ç symbol appears  
when the vehicle is at a standstill: an intelli‐  
gent stop inhibitor was detected, e.g. a stop  
sign.  
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Drive program A or ; is selected,  
the vehicle is moving at a speed of more  
that 15 mph (20 km/h) and glide mode is  
not activated.  
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If you switch on the HOLD function in transmis‐  
sion position h or i, the engine will automati‐  
cally stop in the following situations:  
ECO start/stop function symbols in the multi‐  
function display:  
Off Before Exiting display message also appears  
in the multifunction display. If you do not switch  
off the ignition, the ignition is automatically  
switched off after three minutes.  
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The è symbol (green) appears when the  
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You stop behind a vehicle that is pulling  
away.  
vehicle is at a standstill: the engine was  
switched off by the ECO start/stop function.  
Deactivating or activating the ECO start/  
stop function  
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You stop at a stop sign when there is no vehi‐  
cle in front of you.  
You turn the steering wheel hard at a low  
speed.  
The ç symbol (yellow) appears when the  
vehicle is at a standstill: not all vehicle condi‐  
tions for an engine stop have been met.  
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Neither the è nor ç symbol appears  
when the vehicle is at a standstill: an intelli‐  
gent stop inhibitor was detected, e.g. a stop  
sign.  
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In transmission position k, the engine is  
not switched off automatically even when  
the HOLD function is switched on.  
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engine should be switched off by the ECO  
start/stop function, you have the following  
options:  
The engine is restarted automatically if:  
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You release the brake pedal in transmission  
position h when the HOLD function is not  
active.  
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Switch on the HOLD function in transmis‐  
sion position h or i.  
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You engage transmission position h or k.  
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You engage drive program B, F or  
G (vehicles with Offroad package).  
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Engage transmission position j.  
If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/  
stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warn‐  
ing tone sounds and the engine is not restarted.  
The Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch the Ignition  
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You depress the accelerator pedal.  
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An automatic engine start is necessary.  
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Press button 1.  
If indicator lamp 2 lights up, the ECO start/  
stop function is activated.  
The ECO display will show you when you have  
driven economically:  
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The three outer segments are completely fil‐  
led simultaneously  
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equipment, the button may also be located  
at a different position in the center console.  
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The ECO display lights up  
The additional range achieved as a result of your  
driving style in comparison with a driver with a  
very sporty driving style is shown under Bonus  
fr. Start. The range displayed does not indicate a  
fixed reduction in consumption.  
ECO display function  
The ECO display summarizes your driving char‐  
acteristics from the start of the journey to its  
completion and assists you in achieving the  
most economical driving style.  
You can influence consumption by doing the fol‐  
lowing:  
The inner segment will light up and the outer  
segment will fill up when the following driving  
style is adopted:  
DYNAMIC SELECT switch  
Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch  
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1 Moderate acceleration  
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2 Gentle deceleration and rolling  
Plug-in hybrid: observe the notes in the Supple‐  
ment. Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dan‐  
gers.  
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in  
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to rec‐  
ognize dangers.  
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driving with particular care  
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3 Consistent speed  
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driving the vehicle in drive program ;  
The inner segment will not light up and the outer  
segment will empty when the following driving  
style is adopted:  
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observing the gearshift recommendations  
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1 Sporty acceleration  
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2 Heavy braking  
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3 Fluctuations in speed