Braking correctly
Please note
G
WARNING
The braking system can overheat if you
leave your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This increases the braking dis-
tance
and
could even cause the braking sys-
tem to fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Do
not simultaneously depress both the brake
pedal and the accelerator pedal while driv-
ing.
Braking on steep downhill gradients
The engine's braking effect reduces the load
on the brake system.
X
On long and steep downhill gradients,
downshift to a lower gear in good time.
Braking on wet road surfaces
There may be a delayed brake response when
driving on
wet roads, after driving through a
car wash or after driving through deep water.
X
Maintain a greater distance from the vehi-
cle in front.
X
Brake more firmly.
Braking on salt-treated roads
If you drive on salt-treated roads, a layer of
salt may form on the brake discs and pads.
This increases the vehicle's braking dis-
tance.
X
In order to prevent any salt build-up, apply
the brakes occasionally while paying
attention to the traffic conditions.
X
Brake carefully at the end of the journey
and when starting the next journey.
X
Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
in front.
Driving on wet roads
Aquaplaning
Regardless of driving style and tyre tread
depths, aquaplaning can occur on the road.
Adapt your driving style as follows:
X
Reduce the speed.
X
Brake carefully.
X
Avoid sudden steering movements
X
Avoid tyre ruts.
Fording
!
Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in
front or in the opposite direction create
waves. This may cause the maximum per-
missible water depth to be exceeded.
These notes
must be observed under all cir-
cumstances. You could otherwise damage
the engine, the electronics or the trans-
mission.
Observe the following when driving through a
standing body of water:
X
Do not drive through water that is higher
than the lower edge of the vehicle body.
X
Drive at walking pace.
Winter driving
G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface
in an attempt to increase the engine's
braking
effect,
the drive wheels could lose
their grip. This increases the risk of skid-
ding and having an accident.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface.
G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient
ventilation is not possible, poisonous
exhaust
gases
such as carbon monoxide may
enter the vehicle. This is the case, for
example, if the vehicle gets stuck in snow.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
Winter driving
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