Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual page 161

Advice on driving on salt-strewn roads
The braking effect is limited on salt-strewn road
surfaces.
Therefore, observe the following notes:
Due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
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brake pads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in one-sided braking.
Maintain a much greater safety distance to the
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vehicle traveling in front.
Remove salt build-up as follows:
Brake occasionally, paying attention to the
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traffic conditions
Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end
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of the journey and when starting the next jour-
ney
Notes on hydroplaning
Hydroplaning can take place if a certain depth of
water has built up 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 352).
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Notes on driving through water on the road
Water ingress can damage the engine, electrics
and transmission.
Water can also enter the air intake of the engine
and cause engine damage.
Observe the following if you have to drive through
water:
Observe the maximum permissible depth for
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driving through water ( page 398).
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Drive at a walking pace at most; water can
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otherwise enter the vehicle interior or engine
compartment.
Vehicles traveling in front, or oncoming vehi-
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cles, can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible depth of water.
The braking effect of the brakes is reduced after
fording. Brake carefully, paying attention to the
Driving and parking 159
traffic conditions until braking power has been
fully restored.
Notes on off-road driving
& 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 fire caused by flamma-
ble material on hot exhaust system com-
ponents
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 an unpaved road or off-
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road, check the vehicle underside regu-
larly.