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230 Driving and parking
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 29).
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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 must drive through
water:
The water, when calm, may reach no higher
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than the lower edge of the vehicle body.
Drive at a walking pace at most; water can
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otherwise enter the vehicle interior or engine
compartment.
Vehicles travelling ahead, or oncoming vehi-
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cles, can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible depth of the water.
The braking effect of the brakes is reduced after
fording. Brake carefully, paying attention to the
traffic conditions until braking power has been
fully restored.
Function of rear axle steering
The rear axle steering is an electromechanical
auxiliary steering on the rear axle which adjusts
the steering of the rear wheels according to the
position of the front wheels, depending on the
speed. This results in greater mobility and
improved driving stability for the vehicle.
Rear axle steering has the following characteris-
tics:
reduced steering effort and turning circle
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resulting in reduced parking effort
more direct steering resulting in improved
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control of the vehicle
improved cornering of the vehicle
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Information on the AMG ceramic high-perform-
ance composite brake system
The brake system is designed for heavy loads.
This may lead to noise when braking. This effect
can also occur after washing the vehicle.
The noise depends on the following factors:
speed
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brake force
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environmental conditions, e.g. temperature
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and air humidity
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Have the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop after it has been subjec-
ted to extreme loads.
ECO start/stop function
▌ECO start/stop function
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Depending on the engine, the ECO start/stop
function is not available in all drive programs.
Observe the status display on the driver's dis-
play concerning this.
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