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Downhill gradient
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vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time and for staying in lane.
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Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
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% In wintry road conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you
use winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow
chains if necessary.
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height
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Do not inhale fuel vapour.
Keep children away from fuel.
Keep doors and windows closed during
the refuelling process.
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operating status of the engine
traffic situation
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Refuelling
Refuelling the vehicle
% Glide mode can be ended by pressing a
steering wheel gearshift paddle
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If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, observe the following:
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Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with
soap and water.
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WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from
fuel
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If fuel comes into contact with your
Function of the 4MATIC
eyes, immediately rinse them thor‐
oughly with clean water. Seek medical
attention immediately.
Fuels are highly flammable.
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven.
Together with ESP® and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven
wheel spins due to insufficient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor over‐
ride the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take
account of road, weather and traffic conditions.
4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible espe‐
cially for maintaining a safe distance from the
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Fire, naked flames, smoking and crea‐
tion of sparks must be avoided.
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If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐
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Switch off the ignition and, if available,
tion immediately. Do not induce vomit‐
ing.
the stationary heater, before and while
refuelling the vehicle.
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Change immediately out of clothing that
has come into contact with fuel.
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WARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your
health.
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