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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General maintenance
During the normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle, general maintenance should be performed regularly as prescribed in this section. If you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or smell, b ...

Increasing fuel economy
► Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. ► Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. ► Avoid unnecessary stopping and b ...

Adjusting the four-way lumbarsupport
You can adjust the contour of the driver's seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back. 1 To raise the backrest contour 2 To soften the backrest contour 3 To lower the ...