Notes on driving

• If the vehicle is heavily laden, check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary.

• When parking your vehicle, make sure that the tires do not get deformed by the curb or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive over curbs, speed humps or similar elevations, try to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle. Otherwise, the tires, particularly the sidewalls, can get damaged.

    See also:

    Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    A uniform standard to grade the quality of tires with regards to tread quality, tire traction and temperature characteristics. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using U.S. government ...

    Controlling the rear-compartment climate control automatically using the front control panel
    Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock. Activate the rear compartment function via COMAND. Rear-compartment climate control can be controlled via the front control panel using ...

    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 overhea ...