Getting started
Driving
Once the vehicle is in motion, the automat-
ic central locking system engages and the
locking knobs drop down.
G
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Warning!
Simultaneously depressing the acceler-
ator pedal and applying the brake re-
duces engine performance and causes
premature brake and drivetrain wear.
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of loss of control.
!
If you hear a warning signal and a mes-
sage appears in the multifunction dis-
play when driving off, you have
i
forgotten to release the parking brake.
You can open a locked door from the
inside. Open doors only when condi-
tions are safe to do so.
!
In order to avoid damaging the trans-
mission,
Release the parking brake.
You can deactivate the automatic lock-
ing using the control system
After a cold start, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts at a higher engine revolution.
This allows the catalytic converter to reach
its operating temperature earlier.
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wait for the gear selection process
to complete before setting the vehi-
cle in motion.
(୴ page 168).
For more information, see “Driving instruc-
tions” (୴ page 273).
place the gear selector lever in
position R only when the vehicle is
stopped.
!
Do not run cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high
engine speeds may shorten the service
life of the engine.
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Release the brake pedal.
Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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