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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Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when
it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined
by:
a shift range restriction, ...
Changing the set speed
When DSR is activated, the set speed can be
changed to a value between 1 mph and
10 mph (Canada: between 2 km/h and
18 km/h) during the journey.
– To increase or decrease the set speed
in 1 ...
Cleaning the seat belts
•► Use clean, lukewarm water and soap
solution.
Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by warming them above 176 °F (80
°C) or
placing th ...
