GWARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
Rthe engine is not running
Rthe brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning
Rthere is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system
When your vehicle is towed away or towed
started, you may require considerably more
effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before being
towed away or tow started, make sure the
steering moves freely.
XPull oil dipstick Cout of the dipstick guidetube.
XWipe off oil dipstick C.
XSlowly slide oil dipstick Cinto the guide tubeto the stop, and take it out again.If the level is between MIN mark
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivateActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC and theHOLD function in the following or similar sit-uations:
Rwhen towing the vehicle
Rin the car wash
!Never clean your vehicle in a TouchlessAutomatic Car Wash as these use specialcleaning agents. These cleaning agents candamage the paintwork or plastic parts.
!Make sure that the automatic transmissionis in transmission position \\when washingyour vehicle in a tow-through car wash. Thevehicle may be damaged in another transmis-sion position.
!Make sure that:
Rthe side windows and the sliding sunroofare fully closed
Rthe blower is switched off
Rthe windshield wiper switch is at position