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.
■ Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free
Shifting the transmission repeatedly between gears D and R may help to free the vehicle if it has become stuck in slush or snow. The vehicle's engine management restricts repeated shifting between gears up to a maximum speed of 5 mph (9 km/h). To shift back and forth between transmission positions D and R, move the selector lever up and down beyond the pressure point.
Towing a trailer
■ Drive in the middle of the engine speed range on uphill gradients.
■ Shift down to shift range 3 or 2 depending on the uphill or downhill gradient, even if cruise control, cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.
See also:
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batt ...
Adjusting the steering wheel
1 To adjust the steering wheel height
2 To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
If the driver's door is open, the steering
wheel can be adjusted for up to
30 minut ...
Tire labeling overview
1 Uniform tire Quality Grading Standard
2 DOT tire Identification Number
3 Maximum tire load
4 Maximum tire pressures
5 Manufacturer
6 Tire material
7 Tire size designation, load-bearing ...