Rolling with the engine switched off
WARNING
There is no power assistance for the steering
and the brake when the engine is not running.
Steering and braking requires significantly more effort and you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result.
Do not turn off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.
See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting
in un ...
Engaging the electric parking brake
automatically
The electric parking brake is automatically
applied if HOLD or DISTRONIC PLUS brakes
the vehicle until it is stationary and at least
one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
• the engine ...
Checklist before driving off-road
If the engine oil warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion, stop
the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Check the engine oil level. The
engine oil warning lamp warning mu ...