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Emergency braking

Driving tips

General notes

Important safety notes

G WARNING

If you switch off the ignition while driving,

safety-relevant functions are only available

Driving and parking

with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,

for example, the power steering and the brake

boosting effect. You will require considerably

more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk

The vehicle can also be braked during an emer-

of an accident.

gency by using the electric parking brake.

Do not switch off the ignition while driving.

X While driving, push handle : of the electric

parking brake.

Drive sensibly – save fuel

The vehicle is braked for as long as the handle

of the electric parking brake is pressed. The

Observe the following tips to save fuel:

longer the electric parking brake handle is

X The tyres should always be inflated to the rec-

depressed, the greater the braking force.

ommended tyre pressure.

During braking:

X Remove unnecessary loads.

R a warning tone sounds

X Remove roof carriers when they are not nee-

R the Release park. brake message appears

ded.

R the red ! indicator lamp on the instrument

X Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.

cluster flashes

X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.

When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-

X Have all service and maintenance work car-

still, the electric parking brake is applied.

ried out at the specified intervals.

Fuel consumption also increases when driving in

cold weather, in stop-start traffic, on short jour-

Parking up the vehicle

neys and in hilly terrain.

If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than

four weeks, the battery may be damaged by

ECO display

heavy discharging.

If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than

The ECO display shows you how economical

six weeks, it may suffer from lack of use.

your driving style is. The ECO display assists you

X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and

in achieving the most economical driving style

seek advice.

for the selected settings and prevailing condi-

tions. Consumption can be significantly influ-

i You can obtain information on trickle charg-

enced by your driving style.

ers from a qualified specialist workshop.

Plug-in hybrid vehicles: observe the notes on

the high-voltage battery in the separate Owner's

Manual.

: Acceleration

; Coasting

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At the beginning of the journey, the three outer

= Constant

areas are empty and fill up as a result of eco-

? Additional range achieved

nomical driving. A higher level indicates a more

Range ? is shown under Bonus fr. start and

economical driving style. If the three outer areas

represents the additional range achieved since

are completely filled at the same time, the driver

the beginning of the journey as a result of an

has adopted the most economical driving style

adapted driving style.

for the selected settings and prevailing condi-

If the fuel level has dropped into the reserve

tions. The ECO display border lights up.

range, the Reserve fuel message is shown in

The ECO display does not indicate the actual fuel

Driving and parking

the multifunction display instead of range ?. In

consumption. The additionally achieved range

displayed under Bonus fr. start does not

addition, the 8 warning lamp in the instru-

ment cluster lights up ( Y page 298).

indicate a fixed consumption reduction.

The ECO display consists of three sections, with

In addition to driving style, the actual consump-

an inner and outer area. The sections corre-

tion is affected by other factors, such as:

spond to the following three categories:

R load

Acceleration (evaluation of all accel-

R tyre pressure

eration processes):

R cold start

R the outer area fills up and the inner

R choice of route

area lights up green: moderate

R the use of electrical consumers

acceleration, especially at higher

These factors are not included in the ECO dis-

speeds

play.

R the outer area empties and the

An economical driving style involves driving at a

inner area is grey: sporty acceler-

moderate engine speed.

ation

To achieve a higher value in the categories

Coasting (evaluation of all decelera-

"Acceleration" and "Constant":

;

tion processes):

R observe the gearshift recommendation

R the outer area fills up and the inner

R drive the vehicle in the Comfort drive pro-

area lights up green: anticipatory

gram.

driving, keeping your distance and

On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g. on the

early release of the accelerator.

motorway, only the outer area for "Constant"

The vehicle can coast without use

will change.

of the brakes.

The ECO display summarises the driving style

R the outer area empties and the

from the start of the journey to its completion.

inner area is grey: frequent heavy

Therefore, there are more marked changes in

braking

the outer areas at the start of a journey. During

a prolonged driving time, these changes are

Constant (continuous evaluation

smaller. For more marked changes, perform a

over the entire journey):

manual reset ( Y page 245).

R the outer area fills up and the inner

Further information on the ECO display

area lights up green: constant

( Y page 245).

speed and avoidance of unneces-

sary acceleration and deceleration

R the outer area empties and the

Brakes

inner area is grey: fluctuations in

speed

Important safety notes

G WARNING

The three inner areas display the current driving

style and light up green as a result of a particu-

If you shift down on a slippery road surface in

larly economical driving style. Depending on the

an attempt to increase the engine's braking

driving situation, up to two areas may light up

effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.

simultaneously.

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Wet road surfaces

This increases the risk of skidding and having

an accident.

If you have driven for a long time in heavy rain

without braking, there may be a delayed reac-

Do not shift down for additional engine brak-

tion from the brakes when braking for the first

ing on a slippery road surface.

time. This may also occur after a car wash or

after driving through deep water.

Downhill gradients

You will have to depress the brake pedal more

firmly. Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle

Do not depress the brake pedal continuously

Driving and parking

in front.

while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. never cause

After driving on a wet road or having the vehicle

the brakes to rub by constantly applying light

washed, brake firmly while paying attention to

pressure to the pedal. This results in excessive

the traffic conditions. This will warm up the

and premature wear to the brake pads.

brake discs, thereby drying them more quickly

Use the left-hand gearshift paddle to shift to a

and protecting them against corrosion.

lower gear on long and steep downhill gradients.

Take particular note of this when driving a laden

Limited braking performance on salt-

vehicle.

treated roads

This also applies if you have activated cruise

control, the speed limiter or Distance Pilot

If you drive on salt-treated roads, a layer of salt

DISTRONIC.

may form on the brake discs and pads. This can

This will use the braking effect of the engine, so

increase the braking distance considerably.

less braking will be required to maintain the

R Apply the brakes occasionally in order to pre-

vehicle speed. This relieves the load on the

vent any salt build-up. Ensure that you do not

brake system and prevents the brakes from

endanger other road users when doing so.

overheating and wearing too quickly.

R Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end

of the journey and when starting the next

Heavy and light loads

journey.

G WARNING

R Maintain a much greater distance to the vehi-

cle in front.

The braking system can overheat if you leave

your foot on the brake pedal while driving.

New brake pads/linings

This increases the braking distance and could

Brake pads/linings and discs that are either new

even cause the braking system to fail. There is

or have been replaced only achieve optimum

a risk of an accident.

braking effect after several hundred kilometres

Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Do

of driving. Compensate for the reduced braking

not simultaneously depress both the brake

effect by applying greater force to the brake

pedal and the accelerator pedal while driving.

pedal.

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-

! Depressing the brake pedal constantly

mends that you only have brake pads/linings

results in excessive and premature wear to

fitted to your vehicle which have been approved

the brake pads.

for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which corre-

spond to an equivalent quality standard. Brake

If heavy demands are made on the brakes, do

pads/linings which have not been approved for

not park the vehicle immediately. Drive on for a

Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an

short while. This allows the airflow to cool the

equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's

brakes more quickly.

operating safety.

If the brakes have been used only moderately,

you should occasionally test their effectiveness.

To do this, brake more firmly from a higher

speed. This improves the grip of the brakes.

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High-performance brake system

R avoid sudden steering movements

(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)

R brake carefully

The high-performance brake system is designed

Driving on flooded roads

for high loads. This may lead to noise when

braking. This is dependent on:

! Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in front

R speed

or in the opposite direction create waves. This

may cause the maximum permissible water

R braking force

depth to be exceeded.

R environmental conditions, such as tempera-

Driving and parking

These notes must be observed under all cir-

ture and humidity

cumstances. You could otherwise damage

The wear of individual brake system compo-

the engine, the electronics or the transmis-

nents such as the brake pads/linings or brake

sion.

discs depends on individual driving style and

operating conditions.

If you must drive on stretches of road on which

water has collected, please bear in mind that:

For this reason, it is impossible to state a mile-

age (service life) that will be valid under all cir-

R in the case of standing water, the water level

cumstances. An aggressive driving style will

must be no higher than the lower edge of the

lead to high wear. You can obtain further infor-

vehicle body

mation about this from your Mercedes-Benz

R you should drive no faster than walking pace

Service Centre.

Brake pads/linings and discs that are either new

Off-road fording

or have been replaced only achieve optimum

braking effect after several hundred kilometres

! Under no circumstances should you accel-

of driving. Compensate for the reduced braking

erate before entering the water. The bow

effect by applying greater force to the brake

wave could cause water to enter and damage

pedal. Always be aware of this and adapt your

the engine and neighbouring assemblies.

driving and braking accordingly during the run-

ning-in period.

! Do not open any of the vehicle's doors while

fording. Otherwise, water could get into the

Excessive heavy braking results in correspond-

vehicle interior and damage the vehicle's

ingly high brake wear. Observe the # brake

electronics and interior equipment.

wear warning lamp in the instrument cluster and

note any brake status messages in the multi-

R Establish how deep the water is and the char-

function display. If you regularly drive at high

acteristics of the body of water before ford-

speeds, it is particularly important to have the

ing.

brake system checked and maintained regu-

R Select the highest possible vehicle level.

larly.

R Shift to a lower gear using the left-hand steer-

ing wheel gearshift paddle.

R Avoid high engine speeds.

Driving on wet roads

R Enter and exit the water at a flat place and at

a steady walking pace.

Aquaplaning

R Drive slowly and at a constant speed through

If water has accumulated to a certain depth on

the water.

the road surface, there is a danger of aquaplan-

R Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you

ing occurring, even if:

drive.

R you are driving at low speeds

R Do not stop and do not switch off the engine.

R the tyres have adequate tread depth

Water offers a high degree of resistance, the

ground is slippery and, in some cases, unsta-

For this reason, drive in the following manner in

ble. Therefore, it is difficult and dangerous to

the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which

pull away in the water.

aquaplaning can occur:

R Clean any mud from the tyre tread after ford-

R lower your speed

ing.

R avoid tyre ruts

R Apply the brakes to dry them after fording.

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Always observe the fording depth values

is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.

( Y page 396).

Changes in the outside temperature are dis-

played after a short delay.

Indicated temperatures just above the freezing

Winter driving

point do not guarantee that the road surface is

free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in

G WARNING

wooded areas or on bridges. You should pay

special attention to road conditions when tem-

If you shift down on a slippery road surface in

peratures are around freezing point.

an attempt to increase the engine's braking

Driving and parking

Further information on driving with snow chains

effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.

( Y page 370).

This increases the risk of skidding and having

Further information on driving with summer

an accident.

tyres ( Y page 369).

Do not shift down for additional engine brak-

Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"

ing on a slippery road surface.

section ( Y page 375).

G DANGER

Off-road driving

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate

ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases

Important safety notes

such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the

G WARNING

vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle

becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of

If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or

fatal injury.

turn on a steep incline, the vehicle could slip

If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating

sideways, tip and overturn. There is a risk of

running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area

an accident.

around the vehicle are clear of snow. To

When driving on an incline, drive into the line

ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a

of fall (upwards or downwards in a straight

window on the side of the vehicle that is not

line) and do not turn.

facing into the wind.

G WARNING

! Take care not to damage the sealing strip

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or

and the moulding on the side of the rear win-

twigs may ignite if they come into contact with

dow when scraping ice off the rear window.

hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk

Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified

of fire.

specialist workshop at the onset of winter.

When driving off road or on unpaved roads,

You should drive particularly carefully on slip-

pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration,

check the vehicle's underside regularly. In

steering and braking manoeuvres. Do not use

particular, remove parts of plants or other

cruise control or Distance Pilot DISTRONIC.

flammable materials which have become

If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be

trapped. In the case of damage, contact a

stopped when moving at low speed:

qualified specialist workshop.

X Shift the transmission to position i.

G WARNING

X Try to bring the vehicle under control by using

corrective steering.

If the vehicle level is high, the vehicle centre of

When driving in snow with or without snow

gravity is raised. This could cause the vehicle

chains, select driving program Slippery

to tip over more easily on uphill or downhill

( Y page 151).

gradients. There is a risk of an accident.

The outside temperature indicator is not

Select the lowest possible vehicle level.

designed to serve as an ice-warning device and

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General notes

! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:

R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high

H Environmental note

kerb or an unpaved road

Protection of the environment is of primary

R you drive too quickly over an obstacle, e.g.

importance. Treat nature with respect.

a kerb, slowing thresholds or a pothole in

the road

Observe all prohibiting signs.

R a heavy object strikes the underbody or

Read this section before driving your vehicle off-

parts of the chassis

road. Practise by driving over more gentle off-

Driving and parking

In situations like this, the body, underbody,

road terrain first.

chassis parts, wheels or tyres could be dam-

The following driving systems are specially

aged without the damage being visible. Com-

adapted to off-road driving:

ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-

edly fail or, in the case of an accident, no lon-

R Off-Road drive program (vehicles without Off-

ger withstand the strain they are designed to

Road Engineering package) ( Y page 226)

withstand.

R Off-Road and Off-Road Plus drive programs

If the underbody panelling is damaged, com-

(vehicles with Off-Road Engineering package)

bustible materials such as leaves, grass or

( Y page 227)

twigs can gather between the underbody and

R LOW RANGE off-road gear (vehicles with the

the underbody panelling. If these materials

Off-Road Engineering package)

come into contact with hot parts of the

( Y page 228)

exhaust system, they can catch fire.

R differential lock (vehicles with the Off-Road

In such situations, have the vehicle checked

Engineering package) ( Y page 227)

and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-

R off-road ABS ( Y page 71)

cialist workshop. If, on continuing your jour-

ney, you notice that driving safety is impaired,

R off-road 4ETS ( Y page 74)

stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-

R off-road ESP ® ( Y page 76)

tion to road and traffic conditions. In such

R AIRMATIC package (vehicle level)

cases, consult a qualified specialist work-

( Y page 194)

shop.

R DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)

When driving off-road, substances such as sand,

( Y page 225)

mud and water or water mixed with oil may get

Observe the following notes:

into the brakes. This may lead to a reduction in

R Stop the vehicle before driving off-road. If

braking performance or total brake failure as a

necessary, select the off-road program

result of increased wear. The braking charac-

( Y page 227) or shift to the LOW RANGE off-

teristics will vary depending on the substances

road gear ( Y page 228).

that get into the brakes. Clean the brakes after

driving off-road. If you notice grinding noises or

R Select a vehicle level suitable for the off-road

a reduction in braking performance, have the

terrain. To avoid damaging the vehicle, make

brake system checked at a qualified specialist

sure there is always sufficient ground clear-

workshop immediately. Adapt your driving style

ance.

to the altered braking characteristics.

R Make sure that items of luggage and loads are

Driving off-road increases the possibility of dam-

stowed safely and are well secured

age to the vehicle, which may cause assemblies

( Y page 318).

or systems to fail. Adapt your driving style to the

R Always keep the engine running and in gear

conditions of the terrain. Drive carefully. Have

when driving on a downhill gradient. Activate

vehicle damage rectified immediately at a quali-

DSR ( Y page 225).

fied specialist workshop.

R Drive slowly and smoothly, at walking pace if

Do not shift into transmission position N when

necessary.

driving off-road. You could lose control of the

R Ensure that the wheels are in contact with the

vehicle if you attempt to brake the vehicle using

ground at all times.

the service brake. If the gradient is too steep for

R Drive with extreme care on unknown off-road

your vehicle, back up in reverse gear.

routes where visibility is poor. For safety rea-

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Checklist after off-road driving

sons, get out of the vehicle first and survey

the off-road route.

! If you detect damage to the vehicle after

R Look out for obstacles such as rocks, holes,

driving off-road, have the vehicle checked

tree stumps and furrows.

immediately at a qualified specialist work-

R Take care when turning on an uphill or down-

shop.

hill slope and when driving across a slope.

Driving over rough terrain places greater

Otherwise, the vehicle could tip over.

demands on your vehicle than driving on normal

R Always keep the doors, the tailgate, the side

roads. After driving off-road, check the vehicle.

windows and the sliding sunroof closed while

Driving and parking

This allows you to detect damage promptly and

the vehicle is in motion.

reduce the risk of an accident to yourself and

R Do not stray from marked routes or paths.

other road users.

R Observe the notes on off-road fording

X If the Off-road or Off-road Plus drive pro-

( Y page 172).

gram is selected: select the Individual,

i Information about retrofitting special all-ter-

Sport, Comfort or Slippery drive program

rain tyres is available from any qualified spe-

( Y page 151).

cialist workshop.

X Deactivate the LOW RANGE offroad gear

( Y page 228).

i Do not use the HOLD function when driving

X Deactivate DSR ( Y page 225).

off-road, on steep uphill or downhill gradients

or on slippery or loose surfaces. The HOLD

X Lower the vehicle level again to a level suita-

function cannot hold the vehicle on such sur-

ble to the road conditions, e.g. to the normal

faces.

level.

X Clean the headlamps and rear lights and

Checklist before off-road driving

check for damage.

X Clean the front and rear licence plates.

X Engine oil level: check the engine oil and top

X Clean the wheels and tyres with a water jet

up if necessary.

and remove any foreign objects.

When driving on steep gradients, the oil level

X Clean the wheels, wheel arches and the vehi-

must be sufficiently high to ensure a correct

cle underside with a water jet; check for any

oil supply in the vehicle.

foreign objects and damage.

X AdBlue ® tank (BlueTEC vehicles): check

X Check whether twigs or other parts of plants

the level and top up if necessary

have become trapped. These increase the risk

( Y page 163).

of fire and can damage fuel pipes, brake

X Tyre-change tool kit: check that the jack is

hoses or the rubber bellows of the axle joints

working and make sure that the wheel

and propeller shafts.

wrench, a robust tow cable and a folding

X After the trip, examine without fail the entire

spade are in the vehicle.

undercarriage, wheels, tyres, brakes, body-

X Wheels and tyres: check the tread depth

work structure, steering, chassis and exhaust

and pressure of the tyres.

system for damage.

X Check for damage and remove any foreign

X After driving for extended periods across

objects, e.g. small stones, from the wheels/

sand, mud, gravel, water or in similarly dirty

tyres.

conditions, have the brake discs, wheels,

X Replace any missing valve caps.

brake pads/linings and axle joints checked

and cleaned.

X Replace dented or damaged wheels.

X If you detect strong vibrations after driving

X Wheels: dented or bent wheels can lead to a

off-road, check for foreign objects in the

loss of tyre pressure and damage to the tyre

wheels and drive train and remove them if

bead. Before driving off-road, check the

necessary. Foreign objects can disturb the

wheels and replace them if necessary.

balance and cause vibrations.

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Driving on sand

Driving over obstacles

Observe the following rules when driving on

! Obstacles could damage the floor of the

sand:

vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask

passengers for guidance when driving over

R Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles

large obstacles. Any damage to the vehicle

with Off-Road Engineering package)

always increases the risk of an accident.

( Y page 227).

Observe the following rules when driving over

R Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles

tree stumps, large stones and other obstacles:

without Off-Road Engineering package)

Driving and parking

( Y page 226).

R Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles

R Select a higher vehicle level.

with Off-Road Engineering package)

( Y page 227).

R Avoid high engine speeds.

R Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles

R Use the left-hand steering wheel gearshift

without Off-Road Engineering package)

paddle to shift to a lower gear appropriate to

( Y page 226).

the terrain.

R Select LOW RANGE offroad gear (vehicles

R Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist-

with Off-Road Engineering package)

ance. Otherwise, the vehicle could dig itself

( Y page 228)

into the sand.

R Raise the vehicle level.

R Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi-

ble. Make sure that:

R Avoid high engine speeds.

- the tyre ruts are not too deep

R Shift to a lower gear using the left-hand steer-

ing wheel gearshift paddle.

- the sand is firm enough

R Drive very slowly.

- your vehicle has sufficient ground clear-

ance

R Drive straight over the centre of obstacles.

Tyre ruts and unpaved roads

Travelling uphill

! Check that the ruts are not too deep and

that your vehicle has sufficient clearance.

Approach/departure angle

Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged or

G WARNING

bottom out and get stuck.

Observe the following rules when driving along

If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or

ruts in off-road terrain or on roads with loose

turn on a steep incline, the vehicle could slip

gravel:

sideways, tip and overturn. There is a risk of

R Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles

an accident.

with Off-Road Engineering package)

When driving on an incline, drive into the line

( Y page 227).

of fall (upwards or downwards in a straight

R Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles

line) and do not turn.

without Off-Road Engineering package)

( Y page 226).

R Observe the warnings for off-road driving

R Select a higher vehicle level.

( Y page 173).

R Avoid high engine speeds.

R Follow the line of fall when driving on slopes

R Shift to a lower gear using the left-hand steer-

and steep inclines.

ing wheel gearshift paddle.

R Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles

R Drive slowly.

with Off-Road Engineering package)

R Where ruts are too deep, drive with the

( Y page 227).

wheels on one side on the middle section of

R Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles

turf if possible.

without Off-Road Engineering package)

( Y page 226).

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R Before driving on extreme uphill and downhill

R Before tackling steep downhill gradients, use

gradients, select the LOW RANGE offroad

the left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle

gear (vehicles with Off-Road Engineering

to shift to a lower gear.

package) ( Y page 228).

R Activate DSR. If this is not sufficient, brake

R Drive slowly.

gently. When doing so, make sure that the

vehicle is facing in the direction of the line of

R Accelerate gently and make sure that the

fall.

wheels are gripping.

R Check that the brakes are working normally

R Avoid high engine speeds, except when driv-

after a long downhill stretch.

ing on sandy and muddy routes with high driv-

Driving and parking

ing resistance.

i Off-road ABS is activated when the off-road

R Use the left-hand steering wheel gearshift

program is selected.

paddle to shift to a lower gear appropriate to

At speeds below 30 km/h the front wheels

the gradient.

lock cyclically during braking. The digging-in

R Use the left-hand gearshift paddle to shift to a

effect achieved in the process reduces the

lower gear on long and steep downhill gradi-

stopping distance when driving off-road. The

ents.

steerability of the vehicle is considerably

Hill start assist will aid you when pulling away on

reduced if the wheels lock.

a hill. Further information on hill start assist

( Y page 147).

Do not shift into transmission position N when

Driving systems

driving off-road. You could lose control of the

Intelligent Drive

vehicle if you attempt to brake the vehicle using

the service brake. If the gradient is too steep for

Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive stands for inno-

your vehicle, back up in reverse gear.

vative driver assistance and safety systems

Always observe the approach/departure angle

which enhance comfort and support the driver in

values ( Y page 396).

critical situations. With these intelligent co-ordi-

nated systems Mercedes-Benz has set a mile-

Maximum gradient-climbing ability

stone on the path towards autonomous driving.

Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive embraces all

Always observe the maximum gradient climbing

elements of active and passive safety in one well

ability values ( Y page 397).

thought-out system – for the safety of the vehi-

cle occupants and that of other road users.

Hilltops

Further information on driving safety systems

( Y page 70).

When driving up an uphill gradient, slightly

reduce pressure on the accelerator immediately

before reaching the brow of the hill. Make use of

the vehicle's own impetus to travel over the

Cruise control

brow.

General notes

This style of driving prevents:

R the vehicle from lifting off the ground on the

Cruise control maintains a constant road speed

brow of a hill

for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid

exceeding the set speed. You must select a

R the vehicle from travelling too quickly down

lower gear in good time on long and steep down-

the other side

hill gradients, especially if the vehicle is laden or

towing a trailer. By doing so, you will make use of

Driving downhill

the braking effect of the engine. This relieves the

load on the brake system and prevents the

R Drive slowly.

brakes from overheating and wearing too

R Do not drive at an angle down steep inclines.

quickly.

Steer into the line of fall and drive with the

Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-

front wheels aligned straight. Otherwise, the

ditions are appropriate for maintaining a steady

vehicle could slip sideways, tip and overturn.

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