Driving downhill

• Drive slowly. • Do not drive at an angle down steep inclines. Steer into the line of fall and drive with the front wheels aligned straight. Otherwise, the vehicle could slip sideways, tip ...

Cruise control

Important safety notes Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and steep downhill gradients, especially i ...

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Automatic climate control
Press AUTO to select automatic operation. The system will adjust the heat output, blower speed, air intake and airflow distribution to maintain the selected temperature(s) and reduce misting withou ...

Activating/deactivating the distancewarning function
This function is only available with DISTRONIC. ► Press on the steering wheel to select the Additional functions menu. ► Press the button to select the Distance warning function ...

Safety System Check
Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt s ...