Mercedes Benz 2008 c300 Manuale Utente

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Operation
Driving instructions
For more information on winter driving, see 
“Winter driving” (
Standing water
Passenger compartment
Driving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive 
Mercedes-Benz service network at your 
disposal. If you plan to drive into areas 
which are not listed in the index of your 
Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you 
should request pertinent information from 
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
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If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make 
sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust 
pipe and from around the vehicle while the 
engine is running. Otherwise, deadly carbon 
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle in-
terior resulting in unconsciousness and 
death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation, 
open a window slightly on the side of the ve-
hicle not facing the wind.
Warning!
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The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and 
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. In-
dicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road 
surface is free of ice.
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Do not drive through flooded areas or water 
of unknown depth. Before driving through water, 
determine its depth. Never accelerate before 
driving into water. The bow wave could force wa-
ter into the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus 
damaging them.
If you must drive through standing water, drive 
slowly to prevent water from entering the pas-
senger compartment or the engine compart-
ment. Water in these areas could cause damage 
to electrical components or wiring of the engine 
or transmission, or could result in water being in-
gested by the engine through the air intake caus-
ing severe internal engine damage. Any such 
damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz 
Limited Warranty.
Warning!
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Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown 
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury 
to vehicle occupants unless the items are 
securely fastened in the vehicle.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry 
objects.