Introduction
When the automatic transmission is in position D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range (). The shift range selected is shown in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Shift range
You can use the engine's
braking effect.
To use the braking effect
of the engine on downhill gradients and for driving:
- on steep mountain roads
- in mountainous terrain
- in arduous conditions
To use the braking effect
of the engine on extremely steep downhill gradients and on long downhill stretches
See also:
Recovering a vehicle that has become
stuck
Pull away smoothly, slowly, and in a
straight line when pulling out a vehicle that
has become stuck. Excessive tractive
power could damage the vehicles.
If the drive wheels have become stu ...
Charging the battery
WARNING
Never charge a battery still installed in the
vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved
by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may
escape during charging and cause explosions
tha ...
High-Tech Features
Distronic Plus takes adaptive cruise control — of which Mercedes was a
pioneer — to another level. Adaptive cruise uses a front-mounted radar device to
maintain the following distance from the car ...