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CAUTION
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In the event of driving through water, parts
of the vehicle can be seriously damaged,
such as the engine, gearbox, catalytic con-
verter, suspension or the electrical system.
Oncoming vehicles that drive through wa-
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ter can cause waves that exceed your vehi-
cle's permitted level for driving through wa-
ter.
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There may be pot-holes mud or rocks under
the water that can hinder or prevent driving
through water.
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Do not drive through salt water. The salt
can cause rust. All components that are ex-
posed to salt water must be rinsed immedi-
ately with fresh water.
Note
After driving through water we recommend
that you contact a specialised service for an
inspection.
Preventing damage to the vehicle
In order to prevent damage to the vehicle,
take special care:
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on roads that are in poor condition,
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when mounting kerbs,
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when approaching very steep ramps, etc.,
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Operation
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with the parts of the vehicle situated on the
lower part of the vehicle, i.e. the spoiler, the
exhaust pipe.
This applies especially to vehicles with a very
low suspension (sport) and when the vehicle
is fully loaded.
Driver assistance systems
Braking and stability systems
Stability system (ESC)
ESC system: TCS switch.
Fig. 95
The ESC system increases control of the vehi-
cle in emergency situations, e.g. during a
sudden change in direction. Depending on
the driving conditions, it reduces the risk of
skidding and increases driving stability.
The system uses the steering wheel angle
and road speed to calculate the changes of
direction desired by the driver, and constant-
ly compares them with the actual behaviour
of the vehicle. When irregularities occur, for
example, if the vehicle begins to skid, the
ESC brakes the appropriate wheel automati-
cally.
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