172 Driving and parking
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Speed
Refueling
Refueling the vehicle
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, observe the following:
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Operating status of the engine
Traffic situation
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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 4MATIC
Fuels are highly flammable.
eyes, immediately rinse them thor‐
oughly with clean water. Seek medical
attention immediately.
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven
when needed. Together with ESP® and 4ETS,
4MATIC improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a driven wheel spins due to insuffi‐
cient 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
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time and for staying in lane.
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Fire, open flames, smoking and creation
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
refueling 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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WARNING Risk of fire and explosion due
to electrostatic charge
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Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Electrostatic charge can create sparks and
thereby ignite fuel vapors.
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Do not inhale fuel vapor.
% In wintry road conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you
use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.
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Keep children away from fuel.
Keep doors and windows closed during
the refueling process.
