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How the occupant classification system works
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) categorizes the occupant on the frontpassenger seat by means of a weight sensor. The front-passenger front air bag is deactivated automatically for cert ...

Selecting the ideal shift range
- Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter and hold it in position. The automatic transmission shifts to the gear which allows optimum acceleration and deceleration. To do this, the aut ...

Warning and indicator lamps
1 ABS 2 The lamp lights up briefly, but has no function. 3 Brakes (USA only) 4 ESP® 5 Distance warning signal On vehicles without DISTRONIC, the lamp lights up briefly but has no functi ...