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:
Tire pressure of cold tires
The tires are cold:
• if the vehicle has been parked without
direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and
• if the vehicle has not been driven more than
1 mile (1.6 km). ...
Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation have additional benefits, e.g. if
there is a risk of hydroplaning. You will only gain these benefits if the correct
direction of rotation is maintained ...
Selecting a main function
Initial situation
You would like to change from the telephone
menu to the vehicle settings, for example.
Slide the COMAND controller
and
switch to the main function bar.
Select Vehicle i ...