4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are permanently driven. Together with ESP®, it improves the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip.
WARNING
If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient
traction:
- While driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
- While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
- Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.
The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.
Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must remain either on the ground or be fully raised. Observe the instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full contact with the ground.
In wintry driving conditions, the maximum effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains if necessary.
See also:
Hiding display messages
You can hide some display messages with a low priority.
Press the or
button on the steering wheel to
hide the display message.
The display message is cleared.
Display messages with a low prio ...
Setting the front-compartment
temperature using the front control
panel
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
To increase/reduce: press the
rocker switch up or down.
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 °F (22 °C ...
Automatic headlamp mode
To switch on automatic
headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to
or .
SmartKey in position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the bri ...