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& WARNING Risk of accident when switch‐
ing off the ignition when driving
If you switch off the ignition 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 then need to use considerably more
force to steer and brake.
Do not switch off the ignition while driv‐
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ing.
& DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to
exhaust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and can lead to poisoning.
Never leave the engine running in an
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enclosed space without sufficient venti‐
lation.
& DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi‐
sonous exhaust gases
If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila‐
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi‐
cle. This is the case if the vehicle gets stuck
in snow, for example.
Keep the tailpipe and the area around
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the vehicle free from snow when the
engine or the stationary heater are run‐
ning.
Open a window on the windward side of
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the vehicle to ensure an adequate sup‐
ply of fresh air.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to being under the influence of alco‐
hol and drugs while driving
Driving when under the influence of alcohol
and/or drugs is an extremely dangerous com‐
bination. Even small quantities of alcohol or
drugs may affect your reflexes, perception
and judgment.
The probability of a serious or even fatal acci‐
dent greatly increases if you drive when
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Do not drink alcohol or take drugs while
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driving, and do not allow anyone to drive
who has been drinking alcohol or taking
drugs.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
from operating mobile communications
equipment
If you operate mobile communication equip‐
ment when driving, you will be distracted
from the traffic situation. This could also
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
The probability of a serious or even fatal acci‐
dent increases greatly if you operate mobile
communication equipment when driving.
Only operate mobile communication
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equipment when the vehicle is station‐
ary.
For your own safety, always observe the following
points when operating mobile communications
equipment:
Observe the legal requirements for the coun‐
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try in which you are driving.
While driving, only operate mobile communi‐
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cations equipment when the traffic conditions
permit it. You may otherwise be distracted
from the traffic conditions and cause an acci‐
dent, injuring yourself and others.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to over‐
heated brake system
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal during
while driving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system may even fail.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
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Do not press the brake pedal and accel‐
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erator pedal simultaneously while driv‐
ing.
On long and steep downhill gradients, you should
change down to a lower gear in good time. Take
particular note of this when driving a laden vehi‐
cle. By doing so, you will make use of the
engine's braking effect. This relieves the load on
the brake system and prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly.
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