Trailer towing

- Drive in the middle of the engine speed range on uphill gradients.
- Depending on the uphill or downhill gradient, shift down into shift range 3 or 2, even if cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS are switched on.

    See also:

    Activating/deactivating DSR
    Activating You can only activate DSR if you are driving at 25 mph (40 km/h) or slower. – Press button 1. Indicator lamp 2 lights up. The following messages appear in the multifunction displa ...

    Rear seat head restraints
    WARNING   For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles ...

    The M-Class also protects its occupants after a crash
    As part of the POST-SAFE® functions, the new M-Class can activate a variety of systems which can contribute towards avoiding post-accident risks. After a more serious crash, the hazard warning lig ...