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BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS. Observe the "Important safety notes" section. At speeds above approximately 20 mph (30 km/h), BAS PLUS assists ...

General notes
The LOW RANGE off-road gear assists you in driving off-road and when fording. When LOW RANGE is engaged, the engine’s performance characteristics and the gearshifting characteristics of the automa ...

Hill start assist
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. It holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot from the brake pedal. This give ...