CAUTION
If water gets into the vehicle's systems (e.g. the air intake system for the en-
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gine) it can cause serious damage to the vehicle!
Oncoming vehicles can generate water waves which can exceed the permis-
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sible water level for your vehicle.
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
General information
Introduction
WARNING
The assistance systems serve merely to support the driver and do not re-
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lieve the driver of responsibility for the operation of the vehicle.
The increased safety as well as the increased occupant protection offered
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by the assistance systems must not tempt you to take safety risks - there
is a risk of an accident!
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
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and traffic conditions.
The assistance systems have physical and system-related limitations. For
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this reason, the driver may experience some undesired or delayed system
responses in certain situations. You should therefore always be alert and
ready to intervene!
Only activate, deactivate and set the assistance systems to keep you fully
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in control of the vehicle in every traffic situation - otherwise there is a risk
of an accident!
Braking and stabilisation systems
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stability Control (ESC)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
Traction control (TCS)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Brake Assist (HBA)
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
The brake and stabilisation systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display is in Chapter
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