Starting the engine

1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. (P is recommended.). The starter is designed not to operate unless the selector lever is in eith ...

Engine protection mode

The engine has an engine protection mode to reduce the chance of damage if the coolant temperature becomes too high (for example, when climbing steep grades in high temperature with heavy load ...

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Forward alert function
Limited detection and warning of objects ahead, is provided during ACC operation by the ACC DRIVER INTERVENE warning. The forward alert feature additionally provides warnings when ACC is not engag ...

Washing
Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge and plenty of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, ...

Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available. DISTRONIC activated: One or two segments in the set speed range light up. DISTRONIC detects a vehicle in front: T ...