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Driving and parking
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compensate for the reduced braking e ect by
applying greater pressure to the brake pedal.
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ARNING Risk of accident due to objects
in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety
of the vehicle.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle
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so that they do not get into the driver's
footwell.
When using oor mats or carpets, make
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sure that they are properly secured so
that they do not slip or obstruct the ped-
als.
Do not lay multiple oor mats or carpets
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on top of one another.
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ARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example:
Shoes with platform soles
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Shoes with high heels
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Slippers
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There is a risk of an accident.
Always wear suitable footwear so that
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you can operate the pedals safely.
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ARNING Risk of accident if the vehicle is
switched o while driving
If you switch o the vehicle while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
This may a ect the power steering system and
the brake force boosting, for example.
You will need to use considerably more force
to steer and brake, for example.
Do not switch o the vehicle while driv-
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ing.
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ANGER GER Risk of death caused by exhaust
gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these
exhaust gases is hazardous to health and leads
to poisoning.
Never leave the engine or, if present, the
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auxiliary heating running in an enclosed
space without su cient ventilation.
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ARNING Risk of skidding and of an acci-
dent due to shi ing down on slippery road
surfaces
If you shi down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking e ect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
Do not shi down on slippery road surfa-
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ces to increase the engine braking
e ect.
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ANGER GER Risk of fatal injury due to poison-
ous exhaust gases
If the tailpipe is blocked or su cient ventilation
is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases such
as carbon monoxide may enter the vehicle.
This is the case, for example, if the vehicle gets
stuck in the snow.
Keep the tailpipe and the area around the
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vehicle free from snow when the engine
or the stationary heater is running.
Open a window on the side of the vehicle
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facing away from the wind to ensure an
adequate supply of fresh air.
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ARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to being under the in uence of alcohol and
drugs while driving
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations. Even
a small amount of alcohol or drugs can a ect
your re exes, perceptions and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent are greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or
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allow anyone to drive who has been
drinking or taking drugs.