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:
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
- Vehicles for USA: fully depress the
accelerator pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
- Vehicles for Canada: dep ...
Switching on/off
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
The system automatically switches ...
Front fog lamps
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the fog lamps function.
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be foggy, turn the light switch to
before you start your journey. Otherwise ...