Distance warning function (vehicleswith DISTRONIC)

This function provides a warning from a speed of approximately 20 mph(30 km/h), if: • for a period of several seconds, the distance to the vehicle in front is too short for the speed at which yo ...

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started ...

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Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt   for more information. The la ...

Important safety notes
WARNING   The following factors increase the risk of accidents: • Excessive speed, especially in turns • Wet and slippery road surfaces • Following another vehicle too closely ...

Lamp check
A bulb check is initiated for some warning lamps when the ignition is switched on and lasts for 3 seconds (except for the air bag warning lamp which remains illuminated until the engine is started ...