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.
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Exterior
A strictly utilitarian appearance is softened somewhat by body-colored
bumpers, rub strips and rocker panels, as well as alloy wheels and a
stainless-steel spare-tire cover. At 183.5 inches long o ...
Heavy and light loads
WARNING
Depressing the brake pedal constantly results in excessive and premature wear
to the brake pads.
It may also cause the brakes to overheat, seriously impairing their effectiveness.
I ...
Engine number
Emission control information plate, including the certification of both
federal and Californian emissions standards
Engine number (stamped into the crankcase)
VIN (on the lower edge of the ...
