Slippery road surfaces
WARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
WARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent
this type of loss of control.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed:
Shift the transmission to position N.
For more information on driving with
snow chains.
WARNING
Make sure that you do not endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
See also:
Driving downhill
Drive slowly.
Do not drive at an angle down steep inclines. Steer into the line of fall
and drive with the front wheels aligned straight. Otherwise, the vehicle could
slip sideways, tip and ...
Seat belt
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
After
starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six
seconds.
The seat belt warning lamp re ...
Warning displays
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on the dashboard above the center air vents.
The warning display f ...