See also:

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
WARNING Observe "Important safety notes". Traction control is part of ESP®. Traction control brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and acc ...

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are permanently driven. Together with ESP®, it improves the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip. WARNING If ...

Overview of transmission positions
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the steering column. P Park position with parking lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns to its ori ...