Driving On Flooded Roads - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Operator's Manual

Driving tips
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Front wheel
Rear wheel
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Bring the vehicle and wheels into a suitable
position so that you can attach test gauge
A.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
( Y page 149).
X
Move the selector lever to position P.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Place test gauge A between the wheel's
spokes on brake pad/lining =.
X
Hold test gauge A vertically on brake
disc : and slide measuring pin ; onto
brake disc :.
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Check which color field ? the arrow on
measuring pin ; is pointing to.
Green: the brake pad/lining thickness is
sufficient.
Red: the brake pad/lining thickness is not
sufficient. Have the brake pads/lining
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
i To avoid an inaccurate measurement:
make sure you position the wheels
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suitably
do not put the measuring pin on a recess
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in the brake disc
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
you drive at low speeds.
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the tires have adequate tread depth.
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For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or
in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur, you must drive in the following
manner:
lower your speed.
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avoid ruts.
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brake carefully.
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Driving on flooded roads

! Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic
components in the engine or the automatic
transmission. Water can also be drawn in
by the engine's air suction nozzles and this
can cause engine damage.