Safety

A variety of safety features are standard, including:

Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist
Electronic stability system
Side curtain airbags

    See also:

    Rear-end structure: side members with specifically graduated material thicknesses
    Multi-piece side members and a robust, flexible crossmember made from ultra-high-strength steel form the key components of the rear-end structure. The rear side members are continuous, closed box ...

    Important notes on use
    To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment must be operated with the reducing agent DEF. Adding DEF is one of the tasks performed during maintenance. Under normal operating condi ...

    Summer tires
     - Optionally, tires with a maximum speed of over 149 mph (240 km/h) may have "ZR" in the size description depending on the manufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18). The service specif ...