Driving tips
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration: ■ Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
■ Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free
Shifting the transmission repeatedly between gears D and R may help to free the vehicle if it has become stuck in slush or snow. The vehicle's engine management restricts repeated shifting between gears up to a maximum speed of 5 mph (9 km/h). To shift back and forth between transmission positions D and R, move the selector lever up and down beyond the pressure point.
Towing a trailer
■ Drive in the middle of the engine speed range on uphill gradients.
■ Shift down to shift range 3 or 2 depending on the uphill or downhill gradient, even if cruise control, cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.
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Protection of the environment
General notes
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Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,
you must reset it.
■ Close all the doors.
■ Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
■ Pull the corresponding s ...
Limited Warranty
Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
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