Calling up the compass
The compass shows which direction the vehicle is currently traveling in: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW.

To obtain a correct display in rear-view mirror 1, the compass must be calibrated and the magnetic field zone must be set.
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Folding the exterior mirrors in or out automatically
This function is only available in vehicles for Canada.
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board computer
():
the exterior mirrors fold in automatic ...
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Review
The last time I was in a Mercedes-Benz diesel I was 9 years old. My mom drove
one. From inside my school classroom, I could hear her driving up the road; I
could smell it from across the street. I ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent
...
