Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you
must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheating and excessive
wear of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine
braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn
for some time, e.g. on a slippery road
surface. This could cause damage to the
drive train. This type of damage is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
See also:
Sunblinds on the rear side windows
•► To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by
tab 1 and hook it onto retainers 2 at the
top of the window.
! Always guide the roller sunblind by hand.
Do not let it snap back suddenly as ...
ESP® trailer stabilization
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer combination) begins to lurch, you
can only stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by depressing the brake firmly.
In this situation, ESP® assists yo ...
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 ...