Driving systems
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
Risk of accident
The warning is issued if you approach a stationary vehicle or a
vehicle driving ahead of you at too high a speed.
•► Be prepared to brake immediately.
•► Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take evasive action.
More information about DISTRONIC PLUS and PRE-SAFE® Brake
See also:
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
1. To open
2. To open
3. To close
•► Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
•► Press or pull the switch in the
corresponding di ...
Comfort system: AIRMATIC air suspension with ADS
The AIRMATIC full air suspension system including the Adaptive Damping System
ADS offers a soft basic suspension setup with a low natural frequency, where
full spring travel is available even when ...
Important safety notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you. It brakes automatically
in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and steep downhill gradients,
especially if the vehicle is laden ...