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Therefore, observe the following notes:
Due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
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brake pads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in one-sided braking.
Maintain a much greater safety distance to the
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vehicle travelling ahead.
Remove salt build-up as follows:
Brake occasionally, paying attention to the
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traffic conditions
Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end
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of the journey and when starting the next jour-
ney
Notes on aquaplaning
Aquaplaning can take place if a certain depth of
water has built up 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 23).
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Notes on driving through water on the road
Water ingress can damage the drive system, elec-
trics and transmission.
Observe the following if you need to 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, otherwise
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water may enter the vehicle.
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.
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ECO display function
The ECO display shows an evaluation of your driv-
ing style on the driver's display depending on the
situation. This enables you to check the efficiency
of your driving style and adjust it if necessary. The
ECO display
menu shows a ball
forwards or backwards in the direction of travel
on a stylised road according to the driving charac-
teristics.
Above and below the road, lines mark the area for
an efficient driving style 3. Ball
green if it is rolling within these lines. Outside the
lines, the ball will light up in orange.
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that will roll
2
will light up in
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