Braking

Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three-quarte ...

Hydraulic Power Steering

Your vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See Power Steering Fluid Power Steering Fluid  . If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power st ...

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Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge  and Fuel  for more information. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This messa ...

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 ...

Driving
Important safety notes WARNING   Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals' range of movement. Keep the driver's footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floor ...