Safety

All-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front and rear seats, and side curtain-type airbags are standard. The company’s Tele Aid emergency communication system can summon help, and it kicks in automatically to call Mercedes’ roadside assistance center if an airbag deploys. The system can also be used to track a stolen vehicle. Standard enhanced traction control works while accelerating and when going downhill or uphill.

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    Trailer towing
    When towing a trailer and driving downhill, shift to the lower gear if the automatic transmission constantly shifts between two gears. Engaging a lower gear and reducing the speed reduces the ...

    Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist
    You can use the Blind Spot Asst. function to activate or deactivate Blind Spot Assist (Y page 198) or Active Blind Spot Assist. – Press or on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist men ...

    Dialing a number from the phone book
    If your mobile phone is able to receive calls, you can search for and dial a number from the phone book in COMAND at any time. – Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Tel m ...