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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Distance warning function (vehicleswith DISTRONIC)
This function provides a warning from a speed of approximately 20 mph(30 km/h), if: • for a period of several seconds, the distance to the vehicle in front is too short for the speed at which yo ...

Loading tips
► The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GAWR as specified on the F.M.V. S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ► Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the ...

Flash-to-Pass
Use your high-beam headlamps to signal to a driver in front that you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, the ...