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System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the system carries out a self-diagnosis. WARNING A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following conditions occurs: the indi ...

Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
Pulling away – If the vehicle in front pulls away: remove your foot from the brake pedal. – Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you. or – Accelerate briefly. Your vehicle pulls away ...

Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect and helps avoid overheating ...