Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Vehicles for USA except AMG vehicles: fully depress the accelerator
pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
Vehicles for Canada except AMG
vehicles: depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
See also:
SRS warning lamp
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The SRS warning lamp in the
instrume ...
Transmission positions
Park position
Do not shift the transmission into
position P unless the
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. In addition to
engaging the pa ...
Low outside temperatures
Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with
a diesel engine. Never mix diesel with
gasoline or kerosene, as this may result in
damage to the engine or fuel system.
Diesel fuel with improve ...