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 ...

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started ...

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Engaging the differential locks
Pull away slowly when the differential locks are activated. Function or performance tests may only be performed on a 2-axle dynamometer. If you wish to operate the vehicle on such a dynamomet ...

Towing weights
See 182, WEIGHTS, for details of the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross train weight, axle weights and maximum payload. Note: When calculating rear axle loading, remember that the trailer tongue w ...

Automatic car wash
WARNING   Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle. This could cause an accident. For this reason, you must drive particularly carefully after washing the vehicle until th ...