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102 Driving and parking
An accumulation of snow and ice, particularly
when frozen, in the area around the air intake,
moving parts, the axles, and the wheel wells may
cause the following problems:
Obstruction of the air intake
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Damage to vehicle parts
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Malfunctions due to restriction of the mobility
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intended by the design (e.g. reduced steering
movement)
If there is any damage, inform a qualified special‐
ist workshop.
Information about driving off-road
& WARNING Risk of accident if you do not
keep to line of fall on inclines
If you drive at an angle or turn on an incline,
the vehicle could slip sideways, tip and roll‐
over.
Always drive on inclines in the line of fall
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(straight up or down) and do not turn.
& WARNING Risk of injury from accelera‐
tion forces during off-road driving
You could be thrown from your seat, for
example.
Always wear your seat belt even when
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driving off-road.
& WARNING Risk of injury to the hands
when driving over obstacles
If you drive over obstacles or in tire ruts, the
steering wheel may whip around.
The steering wheel must always be held
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securely with both hands.
Always hold the steering wheel so that
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your thumbs are on the outer rim of the
steering wheel.
When driving over obstacles, expect
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increased steering forces at short
notice.
& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
materials on hot parts of the exhaust sys‐
tem
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system.
When driving on unpaved roads or off-
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road, regularly check the vehicle under‐
side.
Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
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mable material, in particular.
If there is damage, consult a qualified
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specialist workshop immediately.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle after driving
off-road
Foreign bodies, such as stones and branches,
could become trapped on the vehicle under‐
side or on wheels and tires while you are driv‐
ing and cause damage to the vehicle.
Foreign bodies could cause the following
damage:
Damage the suspension, the fuel tank or
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the brake system
Cause imbalances and thus vibrations
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Regularly remove any trapped foreign
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bodies, e.g. stones and branches.
After driving off-road, check carefully
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whether there is any damage to the
vehicle.
If there is damage, have the vehicle
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checked at a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
When driving off-road or on unpaved surfaces,
check the vehicle underside, wheels and tires
regularly at regular intervals. In particular,
remove any trapped foreign bodies, e.g. stones
and branches.
Observe the following notes regarding foreign
bodies of this kind:
They may damage the suspension, the fuel
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tank or the brake system.
They may disturb the balance and cause
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vibrations.
They may be flung out from the vehicle when
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you continue driving.
If there is any damage, inform a qualified special‐
ist workshop.
When driving off-road and on construction sites,
sand, mud and water, also mixed with oil, can get
into the brakes. This may lead to a reduction in
braking effect or total brake failure, also as a
result of increased wear. The braking characteris‐
tics will vary depending on the material that has
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