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142 Driving and parking
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Therefore, observe the following notes:
due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
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brakepads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in braking only on one
side
maintain a much greater safe distance to the
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vehicle in front
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 of
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the journey and when starting the next jour-
ney
N N o o t t es on aq
es on aquaplaning
uaplaning
Aquaplaning 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 aquaplaning may
occur:
reduce speed
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avoid tyre 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 tyres (
page 389).
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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
er on the r
f f ace
ace
Water which has entered into the vehicle 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 must drive through
water:
Observe the maximum permissible fording
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depth (
page 418).
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Drive at a maximum speed of 10 km/h; water
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can otherwise enter the vehicle interior or
engine compartment.
Vehicles travelling 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.
N N o o t t es on
es on o -r
o -road
& W W ARNING
he road sur-
oad sur-
ARNING 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.
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of re due to ammable
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 o -
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road, regularly check the vehicle under-
side.
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