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Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or selector lever
– Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use leather care agents that have been recommended and approved by Mercedes- Benz. ...

BAS (Brake Assist System)
Observe the "Important safety notes" section. BAS operates in emergency braking situations. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking force, th ...

Shifting to transmission position D
- When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. - Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance. ...