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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
WARNING Observe "Important safety notes". Traction control is part of ESP®. Traction control brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and acc ...

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 overheati ...

Important safety notes
WARNING   It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly o ...