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232 Driving and parking
& WARNING Risk of accident if the vehicle is
switched off while driving
If you switch off the vehicle while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
This may affect the power steering system and
the brake force boosting, for example.
You will need to use considerably more force
to steer and brake, for example.
Do not switch off the vehicle while driv-
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ing.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to the
brake system overheating
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal when
driving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system can even fail.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
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Do not depress the brake pedal and the
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accelerator pedal at the same time while
driving.
* NOTE Reduced battery life due to frequent
short-distance trips
The 12 V battery may not be sufficiently
charged when the vehicle is used only for
short-distance trips. This reduces the life of
the battery.
Drive longer distances regularly to
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charge the battery.
* NOTE Vehicle damage due to failure to
observe the maximum permissible clear-
ance height
If the vehicle height exceeds the maximum
permissible clearance height, the roof and
other vehicle parts may be damaged.
Please observe the indicated maximum
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clearance height.
If the vehicle exceeds the permissible
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clearance height, do not drive in.
Take the modified vehicle height in the
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case of roof superstructures or other
carrier systems into account.
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Please bear in mind that all the speed values
stated in this Owner's Manual are approxi-
mate and are subject to a certain tolerance.
Observe the notes on driving with a roof load,
trailer or fully laden vehicle.
Driving with a loaded roof luggage rack or trailer,
or with the vehicle fully loaded or occupied,
changes the handling and steering characteristics
of your vehicle.
Therefore please observe the following notes:
Do not exceed the permissible roof load and
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trailer load. Also observe the information in
the technical data in this respect.
Distribute the roof load and vehicle load
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evenly, and place heavy objects at the bottom.
Also observe the notes on loading the vehicle
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page 177) .
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Drive carefully, avoiding abrupt starting, brak-
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ing and steering as well as fast cornering.
Notes on driving on roads treated with deicing salt
The braking effect is limited on road surfaces
treated with deicing salt.
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