Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan User Manual

when the maximum engine speed is reached to
protect the engine from overrevving.
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Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
Glide mode function
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: make sure that you
read the separate operating instructions. Other‐
wise, you may not recognize dangers.
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
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The combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain and the vehicle continues to
roll in neutral.
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The transmission position h is displayed in
green in the multifunction display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
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Drive program E is selected.
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The speed is within a suitable range.
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The course of the road is suitable, e.g. no
steep uphill or downhill gradients or tight
bends.
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You are no longer depressing the accelerator
or brake pedal.
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Glide mode can also be activated if you have
selected the "Eco" setting for the drive
(engine management) when in drive program
I.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package,
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or Active
Brake Assist: Glide mode is also deactivated
depending on the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle then switches to overrun mode. This further
reduces fuel consumption.
Glide mode can also
be prevente
d by the follow‐
ing parameters:
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Uphill gradient
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Downhill gradient
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Temperature
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Height
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Speed
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Obstacle detection
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Operating condition of the engine
Refueling
Refueling the vehicle
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WARNING Risk of fire and explosion
caused by fuel
Fuels are highly inflammable.
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You must avoid fire, open flames, creat‐
ing sparks and smoking.
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Before refueling, switch off the engine
and, if installed in your vehicle, the sta‐
tionary heater.
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WARNING Risk of injury from fuel
Fuels are poisonous and harmful to your
health
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Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Driving and parking
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Specifications

General

Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	E-Class Sedan
Category	Automobile
Language	English