Driving safety systems overview

In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems:
• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
• BAS (Brake Assist System)
• BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus*)
• ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
• EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
• ADAPTIVE BRAKE
• PRE-SAFE® Brake

    See also:

    Transfer case
    The vehicle has permanent 4-wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always transmitted to both axles. Performance tests may only be carried out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake system or transfer ca ...

    Cruise control lever
    1 To activate or increase speed 2 To activate or reduce speed 3 To deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS 4 To activate at the current speed/last stored speed 5 To set the specified minimum distance ...

    Extending and retracting the cargo compartment cover
    – To extend: pull the cargo compartment cover back by grab handle 1 and clip it into retainers 2 on the left and right. – To retract: unhook the cargo compartment cover from retainers 2 on ...