Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
- Vehicles for USA: fully depress the accelerator pedal. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
- Vehicles for Canada: depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
See also:
Range of the sensors
General notes
The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and slush; otherwise they may not function
correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them
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Side view
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Safety systems
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
(USA only)
(Canada only)
The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the
engine is running. A warning to ...
PRE-SAFE® Brake
PRE-SAFE® Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
Observe the "Important safety
notes"
section.
PRE-SAFE® Brake can help you to minimize
the risk of a frontal col ...