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Operation
Driving instructions
The most important rule for slippery or
icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid
abrupt acceleration, braking and steer-
ing maneuvers. Do not use the cruise
control system under such conditions.
When the vehicle is in danger of skid-
ding, move gear selector lever to
position N. Try to keep the vehicle under
control by corrective steering action.
Road salts and chemicals can adversely
affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal
force may become necessary to produce
the normal braking effect.
Depressing the brake pedal periodically
when traveling at length on salt-strewn
roads can bring road-salt-impaired brak-
ing efficiency back to normal.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven
on salt-treated roads, the braking effi-
ciency should be tested as soon as possi-
ble after driving is resumed.
For more information, see "Winter driv-
ing" (
page 371).
Winter driving instructions
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For more Information on driving with
snow chains, see "Snow chains"
( page 372).
Warning! G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This
could result in drive wheel slip and re-
duced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS
will not prevent this type of control loss.
Warning! G
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking ma-
neuvers.
Warning! G
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe
and from around the vehicle with the en-
gine running. Otherwise, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle in-
terior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation,
open a window slightly on the side of the
vehicle not facing the wind.
Warning! G
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that pur-
pose. Indicated temperatures just above
the freezing point do not guarantee that
the road surface is free of ice.
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