Important safety notes
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
• Excessive speed, especially in
turns
• Wet and slippery road surfaces
• Following another vehicle too
closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle. They cannot increase braking or
steering efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires
or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the
driving safety systems described in this
section must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user's safety or the safety of others.
Always adjust your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance to other road users and
objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other driving
safety systems may also switch off. Observe
indicator and warning lamps that may come
on as well as messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
Please note that the driving safety systems described only work as effectively as possible when there is adequate contact between the tires and the road surface. Pay particular attention to the information regarding tires, recommended minimum tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tires" section.
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains. Only in this way will the driving safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible.
See also:
Important safety notes
You can limit the opening angle of the
tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately
4 in (10 cm) before the stop.
Make sure there is sufficient
cleara ...
Ashtray in the front-compartment center console
You can remove the ashtray
insert and
use the resulting compartment for
stowage.
The stowage space under the
ashtray is
not heat resistant. Before placing lit
cigarettes in the ashtray, ...
PRE-SAFE® Brake
PRE-SAFE® Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
Observe the "Important safety
notes"
section.
PRE-SAFE® Brake can help you to minimize
the risk of a frontal col ...