ADS (Adaptive Damping System)

ADS is continuously electronically-controlled. It adapts the damping characteristics to suit the current operating conditions. The damping is controlled for each wheel individually. This improve ...

Important safety notes

WARNING   The PARKTRONIC is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers ...

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Leaving After Parking on a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Shift into a gear. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. ...

Detection beam issues
Detection issues can occur: 1. When driving on a different line to the vehicle in front. 2. When a vehicle edges into your lane. The vehicle will only be detected once it has moved fully into yo ...

Engine oil
Vehicles with a diesel particle filter: If the vehicle is mostly driven for short distances, it is possible that malfunctions may occur during the automatic cleaning of the diesel particle fil ...