All-Wheel Drive

If the vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels when extra traction is needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage ...

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks ...

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DISTRONIC displays in thespeedometer
When DISTRONIC is activated, one or two segments in the set speed range light up. For design reasons, the speed displayed in the speedometer may differ slightly from the speed set for DISTRON ...

Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See Maintenance Schedule . Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important. Any time unusual ...

Switching the windshield wipers on/off
WARNING   Wiper blades are components that are subject to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall. Otherwise the windows will not be wiped ...