Table of Contents
Advertisement
186 Driving and parking
& WARNING Risk of accident if the vehicle is
switched off while driving
If you switch off the vehicle while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
This may affect the power steering system and
the brake force boosting, for example.
You will need to use considerably more force
to steer and brake, for example.
Do not switch off the vehicle while driv-
#
ing.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to being under the influence of alcohol
and drugs while driving
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations. Even
a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect
your reflexes, perceptions and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent are greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or
#
allow anyone to drive who has been
drinking or taking drugs.
& 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.
#
Do not depress the brake pedal and the
#
accelerator pedal at the same time while
driving.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Observe the signposted headroom clear-
#
ance.
If the vehicle height is greater than the
#
permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.
Observe the changed vehicle height with
#
add-on roof equipment.
%
Please bear in mind that all the speed values
stated in this Operator's Manual are approxi-
mate and are subject to a certain tolerance.
Notes on driving with a roof load, trailer or fully
laden vehicle
When driving with a loaded roof luggage rack or
trailer as well as with a fully laden or fully occu-
pied vehicle, the vehicle's driving and steering
characteristics change.
You should therefore bear the following in mind:
Do not exceed the permissible roof load and
R
towing capacity. Also observe the information
in the Technical Data.
Distribute the roof load and the load inside the
R
vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the
Advertisement
Table of Contents
