

Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the individual gears automatically when it is in transmission position D. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by: • a possible limitation of the shift range • the position of the accelerator pedal • the road speed
Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be centrally
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system wil ...
Changing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the service flap
You must open the service flap in the cargo
compartment before you can change the
bulbs in the brake lamp.
■ To open: release service flap 1 at the t ...
Adaptive brake lamps
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 30 mph (50 km/h) or if braking is
assisted by BAS, the brake lamps flash
rapidly. In this way, traffic traveling behind
you is warned in an even more ...