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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 ...

Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS There are several ways to deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS: Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards 1. or Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary. When you de ...

Engaging reverse gear R
Only shift the automatic transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary. •► When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. •► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the f ...