Function Of The 4Matic; Refuelling - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owner's Manual

% Glide mode can also be activated if you have
selected the Eco setting for the drive when
in drive program =.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
Vehicles with Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC: when Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC is active, the glide mode function is
restricted.

Function of the 4MATIC

4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven
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when needed. Together with ESP and 4ETS,
4MATIC improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a driven wheel spins due to insuffi‐
cient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor over‐
ride the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take
account of road, weather and traffic conditions.
4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible for
maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time
and for staying in lane.
% In wintry road conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you
use winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow
chains if necessary.

Refuelling

Refuelling the vehicle
& WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly flammable.
Fire, naked flames, smoking and crea‐
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tion of sparks must be avoided.
Switch off the ignition and, if available,
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the stationary heater, before and while
refuelling the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your
health.
Driving and parking 209
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
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contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale fuel vapour.
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Keep children away from fuel.
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Keep doors and windows closed during
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the refuelling process.
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, observe the following:
Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with
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soap and water.
If fuel comes into contact with your
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eyes, immediately rinse them thor‐
oughly with clean water. Seek medical
attention immediately.
If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐
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tion immediately. Do not induce vomit‐
ing.
Change immediately out of clothing that
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has come into contact with fuel.