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Therefore determine the depth of the water before driving through bodies of
water.
The water level must not reach above the web of the lower beam
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Do not drive any faster than at a walking speed.
At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle which can
cause water to penetrate into the air induction system of the engine or into
other parts of the vehicle.
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Never stop in the water, do not reverse and do not switch the engine off.
CAUTION
Should water penetrate into the intake system of the engine, there is a
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threat of serious damage being incurred by the engine parts!
When driving through water, some vehicle parts such as chassis, electrics or
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transmission can be severely damaged.
Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis-
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sible water level for your vehicle.
Potholes, mud or rocks can be hidden under the water, making it difficult or
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impossible to drive through the body of water.
Do not drive through salt water, as the salt can cause corrosion. An vehicle
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coming into contact with salt water is to be thoroughly rinsed with fresh wa-
ter.
Assist systems
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Braking and stabilisation systems
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
This chapter describes the functions of the brake and stabilization systems.
The error display is in Chapter
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
WARNING
A lack of fuel can cause irregular engine running or cause the engine to
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shut down. The brake assist systems could then fail to function - risk of ac-
cident!
The increased safety provided by the brake assist systems must not
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tempt you to take safety risks - risk of accident!
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
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and traffic conditions.
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