Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon W223 2021 Owner's Manual page 198

196 Driving and parking
You should bear the following in mind:
Do not exceed the permissible roof load and
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towing capacity. Also observe the technical
data in the printed Owner's Manual.
Evenly distribute the roof load, and place
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heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle
( page 133).
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Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
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away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
Notes on driving on salt-treated roads
The braking effect is limited on salt-treated roads.
Therefore, observe the following notes:
due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
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brakepads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in braking only on one
side
maintain a much greater safe distance to the
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vehicle in front
To remove salt build-up:
brake occasionally while paying attention to
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the traffic conditions
carefully depress the brake pedal at the end of
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the journey and when starting the next jour-
ney
Notes on aquaplaning
Aquaplaning can take place once a certain
amount of water has accumulated on the road
surface.
Observe the following notes during heavy precipi-
tation or in conditions in which aquaplaning may
occur:
reduce speed
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avoid tyre ruts
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avoid sudden steering movements
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brake carefully
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Also observe the notes on regularly checking
wheels and tyres ( page 395).
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Notes on driving through water on the road sur-
face
Water which has entered into the vehicle can
damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
Water can also enter the air intake of the engine
and cause engine damage.
Observe the following if you must drive through
water:
The water, when calm, may only reach the
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lower edge of the vehicle body.
Drive at a maximum speed of 10 km/h; water
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can otherwise enter the vehicle interior or
engine compartment.
Vehicles travelling in front, or oncoming vehi-
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cles, can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible depth of the water.
The braking effect of the brakes is reduced after
fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until braking power has been
fully restored.