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.
See also:
Center console, upper section
Vehicles with the Off-Road Pro
engineering package
1 Audio system/COMAND;
see separate operating
instructions
2 Hazard warning
lamps
3 Indicator
lamp
4 Seat heating
5 Seat ventila ...
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
1. Switch
2. To wipe with washer fluid
3. I To switch on intermittent wiping
4. 0 To switch off intermittent wiping
5. To wipe with washer fluid
•► Turn ...
Shifting to transmission position D
•► When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.•► Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance. ...