4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)

4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are permanently driven. Together with ESP® and 4ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip. WARNING&n ...

Important safety notes

DSR is an aid to assist you when driving downhill. It keeps the speed of travel at the speed selected on the on-board computer. The steeper the downhill gradient, the greater the DSR braking eff ...

See also:

Map Data Updates
The navigation map database is stored on a compact flash card. It is usable only in this type of navigation system, and will not function in other electronic devices. The map in the vehicle was inst ...

Tow-starting (emergency enginestarting)
Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be started by tow-starting. This could otherwise damage the transmission. ...

Cleaning
If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the w ...