Tips for driving with DISTRONIC

The following contains descriptions of certain road and traffic conditions in which you must be particularly attentive. In such situations, brake if necessary. DISTRONIC is then deactivated. WARN ...

Important safety notes

Level control adapts the vehicle level automatically to the current operating and driving situation. This results in reduced fuel consumption and improved handling. For vehicles with ADS: when y ...

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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 ...

Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist in cold temperature starting. The engine block heater should be used when the outside temperature is 208F (−78C) or lower. To use the engine bloc ...

Selecting vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
To choose the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode1 , quickly push and release the MAIN switch A . ...