PRE-SAFE® Brake

PRE-SAFE® Brake is only available in vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS. Observe the "Important safety notes" section PRE-SAFE® Brake can help you to minimize the risk of a frontal colli ...

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be starte ...

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PARK
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when le ...

Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key system: While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed. Vehicles with a smart key system: While the “ ...

Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is reduced during acceleration and when driving in bends. Stabilizing interventions by the Integral Active Steering system are only performed by the r ...