Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect
and helps avoid overheating and excessive wear of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn for some time, e.g. on a slippery road surface. This could cause damage to the drive train. This type of damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
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Optimised aerodynamics: the most aerodynamic SUV in its class
With a drag coefficient, or Cd value, of 0.32, the new Mercedes-Benz M-Class
(ML 250 BlueTEC) also sets a new best figure for this vehicle class (total
aerodynamic drag Cd x A = 0.92, predecessor ...
Driving over obstacles
Obstacles could damage the floor of the vehicle or components of the chassis.
Ask passengers for guidance when driving over large obstacles. The passenger should
always keep a safe distance fro ...
Cleaning the display
– Before cleaning the display, make sure that
it is switched off and has cooled down.
– Clean the display surface using a
commercially-available microfiber cloth
and TFT/LCD display cleaner.
– ...