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To remove salt build-up:
Brake occasionally while paying attention to
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the tra c conditions
Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end
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of the journey and when starting the next jour-
ney
N N o o t t es on h
es on hydr
ydroplaning
oplaning
Hydroplaning can take place once a certain
amount of water has accumulated on the road
surface.
Observe the following notes during heavy precipi-
tation or in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur:
Reduce speed
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Avoid tire ruts
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Avoid sudden steering movements
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Brake carefully
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Also observe the notes on regularly checking
wheels and tires (
page 381).
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N N o o t t es on dr
es on driving t
iving thr hrough w
ough wat ater on t
f f ace
ace
Water which has entered the vehicle can damage
the drive system, electrics and transmission.
Observe the following if you must drive through
water:
The water, when calm, may only reach the
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lower edge of the vehicle body.
Drive at walking pace at most; water can oth-
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erwise enter the vehicle interior.
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Vehicles traveling in front, or oncoming vehi-
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cles, can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible depth of the water.
The braking e ect of the brakes is reduced a er
fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to
the tra c conditions until braking power has been
fully restored.
F F unction of r
unction of rear axle st
ear axle steer
eering
ing
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This function is available on demand
(
page 29).
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er on the r
he road sur-
oad sur-
The rear axle steering is an electromechanical
auxiliary steering on the rear axle which adjusts
the steering of the rear wheels according to the
position of the front wheels, depending on the
speed. This results in greater maneuverability and
improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering.
Rear axle steering has the following characteris-
tics:
Reduced steering e ort and turning radius
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resulting in reduced parking e ort
Improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering
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More direct steering resulting in improved
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handling of the vehicle
Observe the notes on snow chains and snow
chain mode (
Driving and parking 185
page 382).
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