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& WARNING Risk of skidding and of an acci-
dent due to shifting down on slippery road
surfaces
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking effect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
Do not shift down on slippery road surfa-
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ces to increase the engine braking
effect.
& DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poison-
ous exhaust gases
If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventila-
tion is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehi-
cle. This is the case, for example, if the vehicle
gets stuck in the snow.
Keep the tailpipe and the area around
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the vehicle free from snow when the
engine 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.
& WARNING 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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Do not depress the brake pedal and the
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accelerator pedal at the same time while
driving.
* NOTE Engine damage due to excessively
high engine speeds
The engine will be damaged if you drive with
the engine in the overrevving range.
Do not drive with the engine in the over-
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revving range.
Driving and parking 141
* NOTE Causing wear to the brake linings by
permanently depressing the brake pedal
Do not permanently depress the brake
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pedal while driving.
To use braking effect of the engine, shift
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to a lower gear in good time.
* NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and
engine when pulling away
Do not warm up the engine while the
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vehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi-
ately.
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
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full throttle until the engine has reached
its operating temperature.
* NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel
The engine is not running smoothly and is mis-
firing.
Non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter.
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