Proper use

WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and others to various dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warning stickers unless the sticker clearly states that you may do so.

If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers and be injured.

The proper use of the vehicle requires that you familiarize yourself with the following information and rules:

 - safety notes in this Operator's Manual
 - technical data in this Operator's Manual
 - traffic rules and regulations
 - laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles

    See also:

    Trailer towing
    PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer. Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow hitch is not required. ...

    Weight specifications
    The gross trailer weight is calculated by adding the weight of the trailer to the weight of the load and equipment on the trailer. Permissible gross weight: 3500 lbs (1588 kg). The permissible Tra ...

    The windshield wipers are obstructed
    Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. ...