Safety information
Warning
Light but consistent pressure on the brake
pedal can lead to high temperatures, brake
wear and possibly even brake system failure.
There is a risk of accident. Avoid placing ex-
cessive stress on the brake system.
Warning
In Neutral or with drive-ready state switched
off, safety functions, for instance engine brak-
ing effect, braking assistance and steering
assistance, may be restricted or not availa-
ble. There is a risk of accident. Do not at-
tempt to drive in idle state or with drive-ready
state switched off.
Brake disk corrosion
Corrosion on the brake disks and contamina-
tion on the brake pads are increased by the
following circumstances:
▷
Low mileage.
▷ Extended stationary periods.
▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.
▷ Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.
Corrosion buildup on the brake disks will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes when braking
slowly - generally this cannot be corrected.
Condensation water under the
parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con-
densation water develops and collects under-
neath the vehicle.
Roof bars
Principle
Roof bars are devices that are mounted on the
vehicle to facilitate the transport of luggage.
When driving with a roof bar, various specifica-
tions, e.g., correct load, must be followed.
General information
Roof bars recommended by the manufacturer
of the vehicle are available as optional acces-
sories.
Safety information
Warning
When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof bars,
the vehicle's center of gravity is higher. This
increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in crit-
ical driving situations. There may be a risk of
accidents or risk of damage to property. Drive
with roof load only with activated Dynamic
Stability Control.
Installation
You can only install roof bars if the vehicle has
a roof rail.
Follow the installation instructions for roof bars
when installing.
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Loading
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center
of gravity when loaded, they have a significant
effect on vehicle handling and steering.
When loading and driving, note the following:
▷
Do not exceed the permissible roof load,
axle load, and gross vehicle weight.
▷ Distribute the roof load evenly.
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