Introduction
In transmission position D, you can use the steering wheel paddle shifter to restrict or derestrict the shift range for the automatic transmission (Y page 147).
The shift range selected is shown in the multifunction display. The automatic transmission shifts only as far as the selected gear.
Driving situations
3 You can use the engine's braking effect.
2 To use the braking effect of the
engine on downhill gradients and
for driving:
- on steep mountain roads
- in mountainous terrain
- in arduous conditions
1 To use the braking effect of the engine on extremely steep downhill gradients and on long downhill stretches
See also:
Safety guidelines for seat belts,Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)and air bags
WARNING
• Damaged seat belts or seat belts
that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts instal ...
High-Tech Features
Distronic Plus takes adaptive cruise control — of which Mercedes was a
pioneer — to another level. Adaptive cruise uses a front-mounted radar device to
maintain the following distance from the car ...
Important safety notes
DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and
automatically helps you maintain the
distance to the vehicle detected in front. It
brakes automatically in order to avoid
exceeding the set speed.
On lo ...