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DRIVING TIPS
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Low mileage.
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Extended stationary periods.
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Infrequent use of the brakes.
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Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.
Corrosion buildup on the brake disks will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes when braking
slowly - generally this cannot be corrected.
Condensation water under the
parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con-
densation water develops and collects under-
neath the vehicle.
Roof bars
General information
Roof racks are available as optional accesso-
ries.
Safety information
Warning
When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof bars,
the vehicle's center of gravity is higher. This
increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in crit-
ical driving situations. There may be a risk of
accidents or risk of damage to property. Drive
with roof load only with activated Dynamic
Stability Control.
Roof strip with flaps
The mounting points are located in the roof
strip above the doors.
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Things to remember when driving
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7D166 - II/23
Fold the cover outward.
Installation
Follow the assembly instructions of the roof
rack.
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Loading
Because luggage racks raise the vehicle's cen-
ter of gravity when loaded, they have a ma-
jor effect on vehicle handling and steering re-
sponse.
Therefore, note the following when loading
and driving:
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Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
weights and the approved gross vehicle
weight.
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Distribute the roof load uniformly.
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The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.
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Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.
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Secure the roof luggage firmly, for instance
using luggage straps.
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Do not let objects project into the swiveling
range of the trunk lid.
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Drive cautiously and avoid driving off and
braking with jerky movements or fast cor-
nering.
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