4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)

4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are permanently driven. Together with ESP® and 4ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip. WARNING&n ...

Important safety notes

DSR is an aid to assist you when driving downhill. It keeps the speed of travel at the speed selected on the on-board computer. The steeper the downhill gradient, the greater the DSR braking eff ...

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4WD shift indicator
The 4WD shift indicator is displayed in the vehicle information display. The indicator should turn off within 1 second after placing the ignition switch in the ON position. While the engin ...

Locking and unlocking centrally
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks: • the doors • the tailgate • the fuel filler flap 1 Locks the vehicle 2 Opens/closes the tailgate 3 Unlocks the vehicle When unlocking, the turn ...

Precautions on cruise control
► If the cruise control system malfunctions, it will cancel automatically. The CRUISE indicator light on the meter panel will then blink to warn the driver. ► If the engine coolant ...