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206 Driving and parking
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& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example:
shoes with platform soles
R
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.
& W W ARNING
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.
& D D AN
ANGER
GER Risk of fatal injuries 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 vehicle or, if present, the
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stationary heater running in an enclosed
space without su cient ventilation.
& W W ARNING
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.
& D D AN
ANGER
GER Risk of fatal injury due to poison-
ous exhaust gases
If the tailpipe is blocked or su cient ventila-
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi-
cle. This is the case if the vehicle gets stuck in
snow, for example.
Keep the tailpipe and the area around
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the vehicle free from snow when the
vehicle or the stationary heater is run-
ning.
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.
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due to the
brake system overheating
If you leave your foot on the brake pedal when
driving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system can even fail.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
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