Mercedes Benz 2008 c300 Manuale Utente

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Operation
Driving instructions
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, 
depends on driving habits and operating 
conditions.
To save fuel you should:
Keep tires at the recommended tire 
inflation pressures.
Remove unnecessary loads.
Remove roof rack when not in use.
Allow engine to warm up under low 
load use.
Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.
Have all maintenance work performed 
at the intervals specified in the Mainte-
nance Booklet and as required by the 
Maintenance System. Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, 
on short trips, and in hilly area.
Drinking and driving
Pedals
Power assistance
Warning!
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Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs 
and driving are very dangerous combina-
tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or 
drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions 
and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal ac-
cident are greatly increased when you drink 
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow 
anyone to drive who has been drinking or 
taking drugs.
Warning!
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Make sure absolutely no objects are ob-
structing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-
cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in 
the footwell, make sure the pedals still have 
sufficient clearance. Otherwise this could 
lead to accidents or injury.
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With the engine not running, there is no 
power assistance for the brake and steering 
systems. In this case, it is important to keep 
in mind that a considerably higher degree of 
effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-
hicle.