Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect and helps avoid overheating and excessive wear of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn for some time, e.g. on a slippery road surface. This could cause damage to the drive train. This type of damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Important safety notes
WARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent ...
Heavy and light loads
WARNING
Depressing the brake pedal constantly results
in excessive and premature wear to the brake
pads.
It may also cause the brakes to overheat,
seriously impairing their effectiveness. ...
See also:
Removing the skis and folding up the
skibag
•► Loosen the two straps.
•► Remove hook 1 from securing ring 2.
•► Take the skis out of the skibag.
•► Close the flap in the trunk.
•► Smooth out the skiba ...
Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on which
menu is currently displayed on the Control Display.
There are short commands for function ...
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise
control:
• To disengage cruise control,
step lightly on the brake pedal;
when cruise control disengages,
the indicator light will not be lit.
• Press ...
