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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    Seat belt
    Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds. The seat belt warning lamp re ...

    Notes on towing a trailer
    Important safety notes WARNING   When towing a trailer, incorrect equipment and driving style could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Towing incorrectly or not observing this O ...

    Maximum gradient-climbing capability
    For good road surface conditions, the maximum gradient-climbing capability is 100%, which corresponds to an approach/ departure angle of 45°. Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing capability ...