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Unlocking the driver's door(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key. If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be trigge ...

Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
WARNING The DISTRONIC PLUS switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) by operation of the system unless the DISTRONIC PLUS ...

Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. - Vehicles for USA: fully depress the accelerator pedal. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. - Vehicles for Canada: dep ...