In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems: • ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) • BAS (Brake Assist System) • Adaptive brake lamps • ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) • EBD (electronic brake force distribution) • ADAPTIVE BRAKE • Trailer stabilization
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the grou ...
Hood
Important safety notes
WARNING
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise, the hood could be
forced open by passing air flow.
This could cause the hood to come loos ...
Recovering a vehicle that has become
stuck
Pull away smoothly, slowly, and in a
straight line when pulling out a vehicle that
has become stuck. Excessive tractive
power could damage the vehicles.
If the drive wheels get trapped on loose or ...