Important safety notes

WARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. G WARNING
Make sure that you do not endanger other road users when you apply the brakes.

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    SmartKey
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    Immobilizer
    The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started ...

    Deactivating/activating ESP® (except AMG vehicles)
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