MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET 2015 Owner's Manual

Skibag
................................................ 275
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 263
Snow chains ...................................... 324
Sockets
General notes ................................ 280
Rear compartment .........................2 81
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 95
Cleaning ......................................... 298
Closing manually in an emer-
gency ............................................... 90
Display message ............................ 252
Draught stop ................................... .94
Fitting/removing the AIRCAP
draught stop .................................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 90
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Re-locking ........................................ 94
Soft-top switch .................................... 89
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 264
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 223
Digital ............................................ 216
In the Instrument cluster ................ .31
Segments ...................................... 213
Selecting a display uni t.................. 223
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 167
Display message ............................ 244
Function/note s............................. 165
Important safety notes .................. 165
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 166
Permanent ..................................... 168
Selecting ........................................ 166
Storing the current speed .............. 166
Variabl e......................................... 166
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function Starting (engine)
................................ 140
STEER CONTROL .................................. 71
Steering
Display message ............................ 251
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 222
Display message ............................ 245
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 107
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 107
Button overview ............................... 32
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 214
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Gearshift paddle s........................... 151
Important safety notes .................. 106
Steering wheel heating .................. 107
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 151
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 109
Switching on/of f........................... 107
Stowage areas ................................... 272
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 274
Centre console .............................. 273
Cup holde r..................................... 277
Glove compartment ....................... 273
Important safety information ......... 272
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 274
Stowage net ....................................... 274
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 274
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 277
Summer tyres .................................... 323
Sun visor ............................................ 279
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 270 18
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T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 236
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 337
Emergency spare wheel ................. 334
Information .................................... 335
Trailer load s................................... 344
Tyres/wheels ................................. 333
Vehicle data ................................... 342
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 219
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 266
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 266
Display message ............................ 251
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 219
Number from the phone book ........ 220
Redialling ....................................... 220
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 220
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 267
Telephone compartment ................ 274
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module ........................................... 268
Charging a mobile phone ............... 270
Connecting the mobile phone ........ 269
Connecting the module using a
USB cable ...................................... 268
Data modem mode ........................ 269
Installing the module ..................... 268
Introduction ................................... 267
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM card ........................................ 269
Setting s......................................... 269
SIM card mode .............................. 268
Text messages ............................... 270
Transferring the phone book .......... 269
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 213 Outside temperature ...................... 213
Setting (climate control
)................ 128
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 163
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 270
Through-loading ................................ 276
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 307
Important safety notes .................. 307
Storage location ............................ 305
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 309
Tyre pressure reached ................... 309
Total distance recorder .................... 215
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 72
Deactivating ..................................... 72
Function ........................................... 72
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 318
Important safety notes .................. 315
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 315
Transporting the vehicle ................ 317
With the rear axle raised ................ 317
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 205
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 208
Active Parking Assist ..................... 187
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 344
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
Failure check for LEDs ................... 212
General notes ................................ 209
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 251
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 316
Removing the towing eye ............... 317
With both axles on the ground ....... 317
Towing eye ......................................... 305
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 221
Display message ............................ 241
Function/note s............................. 197
Important safety notes .................. 198
Instrument cluster display ............. 198 Index
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Trailer
Folding the ball coupling in/out ..... 210
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 212
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 202
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 301
Coupling up a traile r...................... 211
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 211
Driving tips .................................... 209
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 211
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 210
Important safety notes .................. 208
Lights display message .................. 236
Mounting dimensions .................... 343
Parktronic ...................................... 181
Power supply ................................. 211
Trailer load s................................... 344
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display ......... 147
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 147
Transporting the vehicle .................. 317
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 302
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 216
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 215
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 216
Turn signals
Switching on/of f........................... 116
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 219
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 335
Installation ..................................... 335
Transmission output (maximum) .... 335
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre changing tool kit ....................... 305
Tyre inflation compressor
see TIREFIT kit Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 326
Display message ............................ 246
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 309
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 309
Recommended ............................... 324
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 325
Important safety notes .................. 326
Restarting ...................................... 326
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 327
Function/note s............................. 326
General notes ................................ 326
Important safety notes .................. 327
Restarting ...................................... 328
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Warning message .......................... 328
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 328
Checking ........................................ 321
Direction of rotation ...................... 329
Display message ............................ 246
Important safety notes .................. 321
Information on driving .................... 321
MOExtended tyre s......................... 323
Replacing ....................................... 329
Service life ..................................... 322
Storing ........................................... 329
Tyre size (data ).............................. 333
Tyre tread ...................................... 322
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 333
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 81
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 271 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 27920
Index

Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 248
Electronics ..................................... 335
Equipment ....................................... 25
Implied warranty .............................. 27
Individual settings .......................... 223
Leaving parked up ......................... 159
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 82
Locking (key) ................................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 332
Pulling away ................................... 141
Raising ........................................... 330
Registration ..................................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 330
Tow-starting ................................... 315
Towing away .................................. 315
Transporting .................................. 317
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 82
Unlocking (key) ................................ 74
Vehicle data ................................... 342
Vehicle data ....................................... 342
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 342
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 82
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 336
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 305
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 218
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 263
VIN
Seat ............................................... 337
Type plate ...................................... 336 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 256
Brakes ........................................... 255
Distance warning signal ................. 261
ESP ®
.............................................. 256
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 257
Fuel tank ........................................ 259
General notes ................................ 253 LIM (cruise control) ........................ 163
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 169
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 166
Overview .......................................... 31
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 38
Reserve fue l................................... 259
Seat belt ........................................ 254
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 262
Warning triangle ................................ 304
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 252
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 333
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 332
Wheel chock ...................................... 330
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 328
Changing/replacing ....................... 329
Checking ........................................ 321
Cleaning ......................................... 299
Emergency spare wheel ................. 333
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 332
Fitting a wheel ............................... 329
Important safety notes .................. 321
Information on driving .................... 321
Removing a whee l.......................... 331
Storing ........................................... 329
Tightening torque ........................... 332
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 333
Wind deflector (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 298
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 299
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 129
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 342
Topping up ..................................... 293
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 120
Switching on/of f........................... 120
Winter operation
Important safety notes .................. 323
Radiator cover ............................... 291 Index
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Slippery road surfaces ................... 162
Snow chains .................................. 324
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 225
M+S tyres ...................................... 323
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 120
Replacing ....................................... 120
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 302
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/of f........................... 129 22
Index

Introduction
The printed Owner's Manual provides informa-
tion about the safe operation of your vehicle.
The Digital Owner's Manual additionally
describes further functions and equipment fit-
ted in your vehicle. The functions of the vehicle
and multimedia system are described in the Dig-
ital Owner's Manual. You can call up the Digital
Owner's Manual via the multimedia system.
i You will not incur any costs when calling up
the Digital Owner's Manual. The Digital Own-
er's Manual works without connecting to the
Internet.
There are three ways to access the topics of the Digital Owner's Manual:
R Visual search
The visual search allows you to explore your
vehicle "virtually". Starting from either the
vehicle exterior view or interior view, you can access many of the different topics covered
by the Digital Owner's Manual. To access the
vehicle interior section, select the "Vehicle
interior" view.
R Keyword search
The keyword search allows you to search for a
keyword by entering characters. Further
information can be found in the Digital Own-
er's Manual in the "Audio 20" or "COMAND
Online" section under the "Character entry
(telephony)" keyword.
R Contents
You can select individual sections in the con-
tents.
i The Digital Owner's Manual is deactivated
for safety reasons while driving. Operation
Calling up the Digital Owner's Manual
X Press the Øbutton in the centre console.
The overview relating to the vehicle appears.
X Select the "Owner's Manual" menu item by
turning 3or pressing 7the controller.
X Confirm 7the message about the warning
and safety notes.
The basic menu for the Digital Owner's Man-
ual appears. Operating the Digital Owner's Manual
General notes Please observe the information about the oper-
ation of the controller (Y page 264).
Content pages You can access the content pages by means of
a visual search, a keyword search or using the
contents.
X
To scroll forwards/backwards: turn3
the controller.
X To display in full-screen or animation: slide
8 the controller to the left :.
X To select information texts or save book-
marks:
slide9 the controller to the
right ;.
X To select a link: slide6the controller
downwards =.
X To exit a content page: select the%
symbol ?.
X To call up the basic menu of the Digital
Owner's Manual:
select theÞsymbol
A.
X To switch functions to the multimedia
system using the buttons on the centre
console: press the $,%,ÕorØ
button.
The selected menu appears. The Digital Own- er's Manual remains open in the background. Digital Owner's Manual
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to
dispose of it in an environmentally-responsible
manner in accordance with the European Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Directive.
There is a network of return points and disas-
sembly plants available. You can return your
vehicle to these plants free of charge. This
makes a valuable contribution to the recycling
process and the conservation of resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi-
cles, recovery and the terms of the policy, visit
the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as
control units and sensors for these restraint
systems, may be installed in the following
areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs
or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop. 24
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You could jeopardise the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
systems, e.g. the brake system. Only use genu- ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-
ity. Only use tyres, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and conver-
sion parts and accessories that have been spe-
cifically approved for your vehicle for their reli-
ability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing
market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to
assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore
accepts no responsibility for the use of such
parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they
have been officially approved or independently
approved by a testing centre.
In Germany, certain parts are only officially
approved for installation or modification if they
comply with legal requirements. This also
applies to some other countries. All genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts meet the approval
requirements. The use of non-approved parts
may invalidate the vehicle's general operating
permit.
This is the case:
R if they cause a change of the vehicle type from
that for which the vehicle's general operating
permit was granted
R if other road users could be endangered
R if the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (Y page 336) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts. Owner's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available for your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,
the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations. The original purchase contract documentation
for your vehicle contains a list of all of the sys-
tems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are
important documents and should kept in the
vehicle. Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or necessary repairs car-
ried out, this could result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident. Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as necessary repairs car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring could affect their
function and/or the operation of other net-
worked components. This could in particular
also be the case for systems relevant to
safety. They might not function properly any-
more and/or jeopardise the operational
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software. Operating safety
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Always have work on electrical and electronic
components carried out at a qualified special-ist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
kerb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
kerb or a pothole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tyres could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the strain they are designed for.
If the underbody panelling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody panelling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If, upon continuing your
journey, you notice that driving safety is
impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle imme- diately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions. In such cases, consult a qualified
specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all compo-
nents of the vehicle and the information sys-
tems and communication devices integrated
into the vehicle which receive and/or transmit
radio waves:
The components of this vehicle that receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant with
the basic requirements and all other relevant
conditions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can
obtain further information from any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle
components has been checked and certified
according to the currently valid version of Reg-
ulation ECE-R 10. Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it can affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. This may
affect the operating safety of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place several floor-mats on top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the diagnostics connection is used, the
starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor-
mation being reset, for example. This may lead
to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of
the next emissions test during the main inspec- tion. 26
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Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the neces-
sary special skills, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out any necessary work on your
vehicle. This particularly applies to work rele-
vant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications, installations and conversions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to
carry out technical inspections on certain vehi-
cles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is
improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehi-
cle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet been
registered in your name in the following cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicle has not yet been examined at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle owner-
ship. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Centre, for example. Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or oth-
ers could fail to recognise certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the vehicle technical data R
traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to motor
vehicles Implied warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual about
the proper operation of your vehicle as well as
about possible vehicle damage. Damage to
your vehicle that arises from culpable contra- ventions against these instructions are not
covered either by Mercedes-Benz implied
warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War-
ranty. QR code for rescue card
The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap and
on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event
of an accident, rescue services can use the QR
code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card con-
tains, in a compact form, the most important
information about your vehicle, e.g. the routing
of the electric cables.
You can find more information under http://
portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/
content/asportal/en/communication/
informationen_fuer/QRCode.html. Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R the vehicle's operating state
R events
R faults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
R operating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
R the vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheelrevolutions/speed, deceleration in move- Data stored in the vehicle
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