Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Important safety notes - Brakes - General driving tips - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owners ManualMercedes-Benz E-Class: Important safety notes

WARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. G WARNING
Make sure that you do not endanger other road users when you apply the brakes.

    Brakes
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    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 ...

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    Protecting Children - General Guidelines
    Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many adults do not know how to properly protect child passengers. If you have children, or ever need to ...

    Manual operation
    Fan speed control Turn the fan speed control dial to manually control the fan speed. Push the AUTO button to return to automatic control of the fan speed. Air recirculation Push the air recircul ...

    Washing the car
    The following points should be kept in mind when washing and cleaning the car: The car should be washed at regular intervals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots adhere to the paint and may ...