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Hills
General information
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking effort. Other-
wise, the brake system may overheat and re-
duce braking effect.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
downshifting, going all the way to first gear, if
needed.
Safety information
Warning
Light but consistent pressure on the brake
pedal can lead to high temperatures, brake
wear and possibly even brake system failure.
There is a risk of accident. Avoid placing ex-
cessive stress on the brake system.
Warning
In idle state or with the drive-ready state
switched off, safety functions, for instance
engine braking effect, braking assistance and
steering assistance, may not be available.
There is a risk of accident. Do not attempt
to drive in idle state or with drive-ready state
switched off.
Brake disk corrosion
Corrosion on the brake disks and contamina-
tion on the brake pads are increased by the
following circumstances:
▷
Low mileage.
▷
Extended stationary periods.
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Infrequent use of the brakes.
▷
Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.
Corrosion buildup on the brake disks will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes when braking
slowly - generally this cannot be corrected.
Things to remember when driving
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B930 - II/23
Condensation water under the
parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con-
densation water develops and collects under-
neath the vehicle.
Driving on racetracks
Warning
The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport
or motorsport-like competition. There is a risk
of accident. Do not use the vehicle for M
Sport or motorsport-like competitions.
Higher mechanical and thermal loads during
racetrack operation lead to increased wear.
Use of the vehicle in M Sport or motor sport
type competition is an improper use of the ve-
hicle and may affect your warranty coverage.
Please consult the "New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty" Booklet for further information on war-
ranty matters.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
special sport tires, known as High Perform-
ance tires, that have been optimized for use
on racing tracks in dry conditions. More infor-
mation on sport tires can be requested from an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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