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.
See also:
Cockpit
1 Steering wheel paddle shifters
2 Combination switch
3 Instrument cluster
4 Horn
5 DIRECT SELECT lever
6 PARKTRONIC warning display
7 Overhead control panel
8 Climate control systems
9 Igni ...
Important safety notes
Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking
aid with ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to
measure the road on both sides of the vehicle.
A suitable parking space is indicated by the
parking sym ...
Checklist before driving off-road
If the engine oil warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion, stop
the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Check the engine oil level. The
engine oil warning lamp warning mu ...