Information on 4MATIC vehicles
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle raised, as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or damage to the front or rear axle, have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical system If the battery is defective, the automatic transmission will be locked in position P. To shift the automatic transmission to position N, you must provide power to the vehicle's electrical system in the same way as when jump-starting .
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or trailer.
See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody tou ...
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.
■ ...
Air bags
Important safety notes
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the potential
of injury and fatality in certain
• frontal impacts (front air bags)
• side impacts (window curtain air bags)
However ...