Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface, there is a danger of hydroplaning occurring, even if:
- you drive at low speeds.
- the tires have adequate tread depth.
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which hydroplaning can occur you must drive in the following manner:
- reduce your speed
- avoid ruts
- brake carefully
Driving on flooded roads
Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving through it. Drive slowly through standing water. Otherwise, water may enter the vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic components in the engine or the automatic transmission. Water can also be drawn in by the engine's air suction nozzles and this can cause engine damage.
See also:
Automatic transmission
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P
or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot
is not firmly on the b ...
The mbrace system
The mbrace system provides different
services, e.g.:
• automatic and manual emergency call
• Roadside Assistance call
• MB Info call
To adjust the volume during an mbrace call,
proceed a ...
High-beam headlamps
To switch on the high-beam
headlamps: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start
the engine.
Turn the light switch to
or
or
.
Press the combination switch beyond
the ...