Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Heavy and light loads
WARNING
Depressing the brake pedal constantly results
in excessive and premature wear to the brake
pads.
It may also cause the brakes to overheat, seriously impairing their effectiveness. It may then not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an accident.
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 airflow to cool the brakes more quickly.
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 overheatin ...
Wet roads
WARNING
After driving in heavy rain for some time
without applying the brakes or through water
deep enough to wet brake components, the
first braking action may be somewhat
reduced. You h ...
See also:
Information about driving abroad
Converting to symmetrical low beam
when driving abroad: switch the headlamps
to symmetrical low beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where ...
Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●Use only gasoline containing a maximum
of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% ethanol,
including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E ...
Opener operation
The fuel-filler door release is located on the floor
to the left of the driver’s seat. To open the fuelfiller
door, pull up the release. To lock, close the
fuel-filler door securely. ...
