Important safety notes

If you fail to adapt your driving style, the driving safety systems can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are merely aids designed to assist driving. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good time. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road/weather conditions, as well as the traffic conditions and maintain a safe distance to the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.

safety 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:

    Digital speedometer
    •► Press the button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. •► Press to select the digital speedometer. 1 Digital speedometer ...

    Showing the distance display
    This function is only available with DISTRONIC PLUS. Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu. Press the or button to select Distance Display. Press ...

    Problems with PARKTRONIC
    Problem Possible causes/consequences and - Solutions Only the red segments in the PARKTRONIC warning displays are lit. You also hear a warning tone for approximately ...