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 overheating and excessive wear of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn for some time, e.g. on a slippery road surface. This could cause damage to the drive train. This type of damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
See also:
Transfer case
This section is only valid for vehicles with 4- wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is
always transmitted to both axles.
Performance tests may only be carried out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake
sy ...
Automatic steering: this is how the parking process works
The Active Parking Assist parking process begins when the vehicle is in front
of the parking space indicated by the arrow, facing the direction of travel, and
the driver has engaged reverse gear a ...
Checking the coolant level
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 in the ignition lock.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the ...