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 and excessive
wear of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine
braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn
for some time, e.g. on a slippery road
surface. This could cause damage to the
drive train. This type of damage is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
See also:
Important safety notes
You will find an illustration of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section.
WARNING
A driver's attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
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Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire. ...
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
- fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
- additives for exhaust gas aftertreatment (DEF)
- lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
- coolant
- brake fluid
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