Starting the engine

Important safety notes WARNING   Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and poss ...

Automatic transmission

WARNING   It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly o ...

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Warning and indicator lamps
1 ABS 2 The lamp lights up briefly, but has no function. 3 Brakes (USA only) 4 ESP® 5 Distance warning signal On vehicles without DISTRONIC, the lamp lights up briefly but has no funct ...

Refueling
Fuel filler flap The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked automatically when you open or close the vehicle with the SmartKey or using KEYLESSGO. The position of the fuel filler cap is displaye ...

Loss of Control
Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: ► Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. ► Steering or Cornering Skid — too muc ...