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.
See also:
The M-Class also protects its occupants after a crash
As part of the POST-SAFE® functions, the new M-Class can activate a variety
of systems which can contribute towards avoiding post-accident risks. After a
more serious crash, the hazard warning lig ...
Preparing the vehicle
Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from traffic on solid, non-slippery
and level ground.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
Firmly depress the parking brake.
Bring the front wheels ...
Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The coolant level is too low.
Add coolant, observing the
warning notes when doing so.
If coolant nee ...
