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Driving and parking
and traction after approximately 100 miles.
Until then, compensate for the reduced brak‐
ing effect by applying greater pressure to the
brake pedal.
Driving tips
Notes on driving
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle
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so that they do not get into the driver's
footwell.
When using floor mats or carpets, make
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sure that they are properly secured so
that they do not slip or obstruct the
pedals.
Do not lay multiple floor mats or carpets
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on top of one another.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example:
Shoes with platform soles
R
Shoes with high heels
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Slippers
R
Always wear suitable footwear so that
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you can operate the pedals safely.
& WARNING Risk of accident if the ignition
is switched off while driving
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
You will need to use considerably more force
to steer and brake, for example.
Do not switch off the ignition while driv‐
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ing.
& DANGER Risk of death caused by
exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and leads to poisoning.
Never leave the engine or, if present,
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the auxiliary heating running in an
enclosed space without sufficient venti‐
lation.
& WARNING Risk of skidding and of an
accident due to shifting down on slippery
road surfaces
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking effect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
Do not shift down on slippery road sur‐
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faces to increase the engine braking
effect.
& DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi‐
sonous exhaust gases
If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila‐
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi‐
cle. This is the case when the vehicle
becomes stuck in snow, for example.
Keep the tailpipe and the area around
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the vehicle free from snow when the
engine or the stationary heater are run‐
ning.
Open a window on the side of the vehi‐
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cle facing away from the wind to ensure
an adequate supply of fresh air.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to being under the influence of alco‐
hol and drugs while driving
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg‐
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci‐
dent are greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or
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allow anyone to drive who has been
drinking or taking drugs.
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