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302 Driving and parking
When the vehicle is rolling, you shift to trans-
R
mission position i, bring the vehicle to a
standstill and open the driver's door when the
vehicle is stationary.
Engaging park position j automatically is
R
required by the vehicle.
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To manoeuvre with an open driver's door,
open the driver's door while the vehicle is sta-
tionary and engage transmission position h
or k again.
▌Engaging drive position D
Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
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SELECT lever down past the first point of
resistance.
Function of 4MATIC
The flexible all-wheel distribution of the 4MATIC
means the drive is always ideally distributed
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between both axles. Depending on the situation,
only the front axle or only the rear axle can be
driven, or the drive can be distributed continu-
ously between both axles.
This means that recuperation can be used even
more effectively and the range of the vehicle can
be increased (
page 287).
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Together with ESP
and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven
wheel spins due to insufficient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. It cannot take into account
road, weather or traffic conditions. 4MATIC is only
an aid. You are responsible especially for main-
taining a safe distance from the vehicle in front,
for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for
staying in lane.
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In wintry road conditions, the maximum effect
of the flexible all-wheel distribution can be
achieved only if you use winter tyres (M+S
tyres), with snow chains if necessary.
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