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:
Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be trigg ...
DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the
speedometer
When you switch on DISTRONIC PLUS,
triangle 2 shows the stored speed.
For design reasons, the speed displayed
in the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set for DISTRONIC PLUS.
I ...
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
coolant
brake fluid
windshield washer fluid
Vehicle components and t ...