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:
Proper use
WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to your vehicle. Their purpose is
to alert you and others to various dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warning
stickers unless the stic ...
Activating the rear view camera
Make sure that the SmartKey is
in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the "rear view
camera" function is selected in COMAND (see the separate operating instructions
for ...
Using KEYLESS-GO
The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the
vehicle. All the doors must be closed.
•► Touch recessed sensor surface 1 on the
door handle until the side windows and the
sliding sunroof or the ...