Opening
•► Press the
button on the
SmartKey.

Handle (example: Sedan)
•► Sedan: pull handle 1.
•► Raise the trunk lid.
Wagon: if you pull handle 1 and keep it in this position, you can open the tailgate manually. If you release the handle, the tailgate opens automatically.
See also:
Automatic transmission
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P
or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot
is not firmly on the b ...
Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE®
Brake
PRE-SAFE® Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
– Press the or
button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.
– Press or
to select PRE-SAFE
Brake.
– P ...
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than four weeks, the battery may be
damaged by exhaustive discharge.
Connect a trickle charger.
You can obtain information about trickle chargers ...
