Tow-starting (emergency starting)

Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be started by tow-starting. This could otherwise damage the transmission.

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    Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
    Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle raised, as doing so will damage the transmission. If the vehicle has transmission damage or damage to the front ...

    Winter tires
    At temperatures below 45 °F (+7 °C), use winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of tire are identified by the M+S marking. Only winter tires bearing the snowflake symbol in addition ...

    Ashtray in the front-compartmentcenter console
    You can remove the ashtray insert and use the resulting compartment for stowage. The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray, make ...