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Driving systems
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a
qualified specialist workshop at the onset
of winter.
You should drive particularly carefully on
slippery road surfaces. Avoid sudden
acceleration, steering and braking
manoeuvres. Do not use cruise control.
If
the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
Try
to bring the vehicle under control by
using corrective steering.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that pur-
pose . Changes in the outside temperature
are displayed after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the
road surface is free of ice. The road may
still be icy, especially in wooded areas or
on bridges.
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
the freezing point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see
(t>
page 225).
For more information on driving with sum-
mer tyres, see
(t>
page 224).
Observe the notes in the "Winter opera-
tion " section
(t>
page 224).
General notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. Cruise control does not
brake the vehicle automatically. Only the
engine's braking effect is available. In
order to reduce speed and maintain dis-
tance to other road users, you need to brake
yourself. This cancels cruise control.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic
conditions make it appropriate to main-
tain a steady speed for a prolonged period.
You can use cruise control at speeds above
30 km/h.
Important safety notes
If
you fail to adapt your driving style,
cruise control can neither reduce the risk
of an acc ident nor override the laws of
physics. Cruise control cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic condi-
tions. Cruise control is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle
in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time, and for staying in lane.
Do not use cruise control:
• in road and traffic conditions which do
not allow you to maintain a constant
speed (e.g. in heavy traffic or on winding
roads)
• on smooth or slippery roads. Braking or
accel erating can cause the drive wheels
to lose traction and the vehicle could
then skid
• when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to
fog, heavy rain or snow
If
there is a change of drivers, advise the
new driver of the speed stored.
Cruise control buttons
G) Activates/deactivates cruise control
®
Stores, increases or reduces the cur-
rent speed
®
Calls up the last speed stored
G) Interrupts cruise control
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