Trailer towing

  • When towing a trailer and driving downhill, shift to the lower gear if the automatic transmission constantly shifts between two gears.
  • Engaging a lower gear and reducing the speed reduces the risk of the engine overheating.
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    Summer tires
    - Optionally, tires with a maximum speed of over 149 mph (240 km/h) may have "ZR" in the size description depending on the manufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18). The service specificat ...

    Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating
    The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples. The maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating is vehicle-specific and may differ ...

    Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically
    Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Briefly press button 1. Both exterior mirrors fold in or out. Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always fol ...