Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes" section .
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when braking. The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems are deactivated. There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, including driving safety systems, will also become inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp and display messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster .
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehicle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph (8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even if you only brake gently.
The yellow ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Braking
■ If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal vigorously until the braking situation is over.
■ To make a full brake application: depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
Off-road ABS
An ABS system specifically suited to off-road terrain is activated automatically once the offroad program is activated on: • vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package • vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package At speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h), the front wheels lock cyclically during braking. The digging-in effect achieved in the process reduces the stopping distance on off-road terrain. This limits steering capability.
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is ...
Tire tread
WARNING
Insufficient tire tread will reduce tire traction.
The tire is no longer able to dissipate water.
This means that on wet road surfaces, the risk
of hydroplaning increases, in particula ...
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position
Using reverse gear
1 Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
2 Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
3 Adjustment button
4 Memory bu ...