Driving systems
Display messages
The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of accident
The warning is issued if you approach a stationary vehicle or a
vehicle driving ahead of you at too high a speed.
► Be prepared to brake immediately.
► Pay careful attention to the traffic
situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
More information about DISTRONIC and the distance
warning signal.
See also:
Automatic car wash
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. This could cause an accident. For
this reason, you must drive particularly
carefully after washing the vehicle until the
bra ...
Additives in gasoline
One of the main problems of poor fuel quality
is the forming of deposits that are caused
during the gasoline combustion process.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
fuel brands that have the ...
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
At speeds above approximately
4 mph (7 km/h), BAS PLUS assists you ...