Driving in wet conditionsWhen roads are wet or in heavy rain, press
brake pedal ever so gently every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
traffic.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills Avoid stressing the brakes
Avoid placing excessive stress on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brakes
wearing out and possibly even brake failure. ◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐
available with the engine stopped. ◀
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking efforts. Other‐
wise the brakes may overheat and reduce
brake efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
needed.
Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion will built up when the maximum
pressure applied to the brake pads during brak‐
ing is not reached - thus discs don't get
cleaned.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐
sponse - generally that cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops collecting under‐
neath the vehicle.
These traces of water under the vehicle are
normal.
Ground clearance Limited ground clearance
Observe the limited ground clearance of
the vehicle, e. g. while entering underground
parking garages or when driving over obsta‐
cles. Otherwise, damages to the vehicle may
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Formats, setting 69
Front airbags 78
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 87
Front fog lights 76
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 80
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 80
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 84
Fuel 174
Fuel consumption, current 65
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 68
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 64
Fuel lid 172
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel, tank capacity 226
Fuse 210
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 119
Gasoline 174
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 56
Gear shift indicator 65
General driving notes 134
Glare shield 123
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 32
Glove compartment 127
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 148
GREEN mode 142
GREEN mode, bonus range 143
GREEN mode indicator 142
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 96 GREEN tip 144
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 223
Ground clearance 136
H
Halogen headlights 201
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 51
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 120
Hands-free system 162
Hazard warning flashers 211
HD Radio 151
Head airbags 78
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 74
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 74
Headlight flasher 52
Headlight glass 200
Headlights, care 217
Head restraints 35
Head restraints, front 38
Head restraints, rear 39
Heavy cargo, stowing 138
High-beam Assistant 75
High beams 52
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 75
Hills 136
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 97
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 128
Homepage 6
Hood 190
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 135
Hydroplaning 135
I Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 64 Icy roads, see External tem‐
perature warning 64
Identification marks, tires 180
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification number 9
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 22
Ignition off 47
Ignition on 47
Illuminated ring, central in‐ strument cluster 70
Indication of a flat tire 82, 85
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 60
Individual air distribu‐ tion 113, 116
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 23
Inflation pressure, tires 176
Inflation pressure warning, tires 84
Info display, refer to On-Board computer 67
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 82
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 85
Instrument cluster 59
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 60
Instrument lighting 76
Integrated key 22
Intelligent Safety 86
Intensity, AUTO program 116
Interior equipment 119
Interior lights 76
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 24
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 25
Interior motion sensor 31
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 42
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 121 Seite 241Everything from A to ZREFERENCE241
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