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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 393).
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Notes on driving through water on the road
Water ingress 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 have to drive through
water:
Observe the maximum permissible depth for
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driving through water (
page 426).
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Drive at walking speed at most; water can oth-
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erwise enter the vehicle interior or the engine
compartment.
Vehicles travelling ahead, 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, paying attention to the
traffic conditions until braking power has been
fully restored.
Notes on off-road driving
& WARNING Risk of accident if you do not
keep to line of fall on inclines
If you drive at an angle or turn on an incline,
the vehicle could slip sideways, tip and roll-
over.
Always drive on inclines in the line of fall
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(straight up or down) and do not turn.
Driving and parking 143
& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
material coming into contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system
If combustible materials, e.g. leaves, grass or
twigs, come into contact with hot parts of the
exhaust system, they may ignite.
When driving off-road or on unpaved sur-
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faces, check the underside of the vehicle
at regular intervals.
In particular, remove any trapped parts
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of plants or other flammable material.
If damage should occur, immediately
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inform a qualified specialist workshop.
When driving off-road, sand, mud and water or
water mixed with oil, etc., may get into the brakes.
This may lead to a reduction in braking effect or
even a total brake failure as a result of increased
wear. The braking characteristics will vary
depending on the material that has entered the
system. Clean the brakes after driving off-road. If
you then notice reduced braking effect or hear
scraping noises, have the brake system checked
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