Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems:
• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
• BAS (Brake Assist System)
• ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
• EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
• Distance warning function (vehicles with
DISTRONIC)
See also:
Transmission positions
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position P unless the
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. In addition to
engaging the parki ...
Tire pressure monitor warning
messages
If the tire pressure monitor detects a
significant pressure loss on one or more tires,
a warning message is shown in the
multifunction display. A warning tone also
sounds and the tire pressure ...
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics of a fluid. If an engine oil has
a high viscosity, this means that it is thick; a low viscosity means that it is
thin.
Select an engine oil with an SA ...