Driving downhill
- Drive slowly.
- Do not drive at an angle down steep
inclines. Steer into the line of fall and drive
with the front wheels aligned straight.
Otherwise, the vehicle could slip sideways,
tip and rollover.
- Before tackling steep downhill gradients,
select shift range 1.
- Activate DSR. If this is not sufficient, brake
gently. When doing so, make sure that the
vehicle is facing in the direction of the line
of fall.
- Check that the brakes are working normally
after a long downhill stretch.
The special off-road ABS setting enables
a precise, brief and repeated locking of the
front wheels, causing them to dig into the
loose earth. Be aware that the front wheels
easily skid across the ground surface if
completely braked and therefore lose their
ability to steer.
See also:
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
Open the driver's door.
Close the front-passenger door, the
rear doors and the trunk lid.
Press the locking ...
Releasing seat belts
Press release button 4() and guide belt tongue 2 back towards
belt sash guide 1.
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up. Otherwise, the seat belt or
belt tongue will be trapped ...
Automatic engine start
The engine is started automatically if you:
• release the brake pedal when HOLD is not
activated and the transmission is in
position D or N
• shift the transmission to position R
• depres ...
