Safety

All-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front and rear seats, and side curtain-type airbags are standard. The company’s Tele Aid emergency communication system can summon help, and it kicks in automatically to call Mercedes’ roadside assistance center if an airbag deploys. The system can also be used to track a stolen vehicle. Standard enhanced traction control works while accelerating and when going downhill or uphill.

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    Additives
    Do not use any additives in the engine oil. This could damage the engine. ...

    General notes
    WARNING If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow, ensure that snow is kept away from the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as long as the engine is running. Otherwise, poisonous carbon ...

    Activating DISTRONIC PLUS
    Activation conditions In order to activate DISTRONIC PLUS, the following conditions must be fulfilled: - the engine must be started. It may take up to two minutes after pulling away before DIS ...