Introduction – Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2013 Owners Manual User Manual

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Sports Utility Vehicle

WARNING

This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both

on-road and off-road use. It can go places and

perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel

drive passenger cars are not intended. This

vehicle will handle and maneuver differently

from conventional passenger cars in driving

conditions which may occur on streets,

highways and off-road use.
This vehicle has a higher ground clearance

and a higher center of gravity than many

passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this

type, if you make sharp turns at excessive

speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may

roll over or may go out of control and crash.

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher

rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Failure to operate this vehicle safely may

result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle,

and severe or fatal injury.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the

Operator's Manual. Take time to become

familiar with the driving characteristics of this

vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all

vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle

handles on different road surfaces. Do not

attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or

abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving

actions that can cause loss of vehicle control.

When driving off-road or working the vehicle

hard, do not overload it. And, always wear

your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash,

an unbelted person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

Operating safety

Important safety notes

WARNING

Work improperly carried out on electronic

components and associated software could

cause them to cease functioning. Because the

vehicle's electronic components are

interconnected, any modifications made may

produce an undesired effect on other

systems. Electronic malfunctions could

seriously impair the operating safety of your

vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

for repairs or modifications to electronic

components.
Other improper work or modifications on the

vehicle could also have a negative impact on

the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the

engine is running. You should therefore never

turn off the engine while driving.

WARNING

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or

tires/wheels may cause serious damage and

impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

Such blows can be caused, for example, by

running over an obstacle, road debris or a

pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or

ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage

to your vehicle has occurred:

turn on your hazard warning flashers.

slow down carefully.

drive with caution to an area which is a safe

distance from the road.

Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/

wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle

appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other

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