Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect and helps avoid overheating and excessive wear of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn for some time, e.g. on a slippery road surface. This could cause damage to the drive train. This type of damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
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Important safety notes
If a tire pressure monitor system is installed,
the vehicle's wheels have sensors that
monitor the tire pressures in all four tires. The
tire pressure monitor warns you when the
pressure drops ...
Problems with the occupant classification system
Problem
The indicator lamp illuminates and
remains illuminated. The person on the front-passenger seat:
has the weight of a typical adult
has been determined by the system not to be a child. ...
Conditions for activation
RACE START can be activated when:
- the doors are closed.
- the engine is running and it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176 °F (80
°C). This is the case ...