Transfer case

The vehicle has permanent 4-wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always transmitted to both axles. Performance tests may only be carried out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake system or transfer ca ...

Important safety notes

WARNING   Gasoline and diesel fuels are highly flammable and poisonous. They burn violently and can cause serious injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline o ...

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Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats)
WARNING ► The pretensioners cannot be reused after activation. They must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle as a unit. ► If the vehicle becomes involved in a c ...

Notes on driving
• If the vehicle is heavily laden, check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary. • When parking your vehicle, make sure that the tires do not get deformed by the curb or other obst ...

If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out” later in this section. If the vehicle has a traction sys ...