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.
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Performance
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Belt warning for the driver and front passenger
Regardless of whether the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat
belts already, the seat belt warning
lamp lights up for 6 seconds after every engine start. It then goes out if the d ...
Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the windshield or to defrost the inside
of the windshield and the side windows.
You should only select the defrosting function until the windshield is clear ...
