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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 ...

Running the Numbers
Thanks to diesel engines' higher efficiency, the Bluetec achieves nearly the same EPA ratings as a Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. The figures are 27 percent better overall than those of the gas GL450, ...

Wet roads
WARNING After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through water deep enough to wet brake components, the first braking action may be somewhat reduced. You have ...