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Things to remember when driving
DRIVING TIPS
mum indicated water level and the maximum
speed for driving through water.
The heat generated during braking dries brake
discs and brake pads and protects them against
corrosion.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Braking safely
General information
The vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature.
Hills
General information
Perform an emergency stop in situations that re‐
quire such.
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear
that requires least braking effort. Otherwise, the
brakes may overheat and reduce brake effi‐
ciency.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any
obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
needed.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the
hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active
mode.
On downhill sections, use energy recovery if
possible to decelerate the vehicle.
In certain braking situations, the perforated brake
discs can emit functional noises. Functional
noises have no effect on the performance and
operational reliability of the brake.
Safety information
Objects in the movement area around
pedals and floor area
Warning
Light but consistent brake pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brakes wearing out and
possibly even brake failure. There is a risk of
accident. Avoid placing excessive stress on the
brake system.
Warning
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the
pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and cannot
enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor mats
that are suitable for the vehicle and can be
safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose
floor mats and do not layer several floor mats.
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for
the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐
curely fastened again after they were removed,
for instance for cleaning.
Warning
In idle state, in the ECO PRO driving mode or
with drive-ready state switched off, safety-rele‐
vant functions, for instance engine braking ef‐
fect, braking force boost, and steering assis‐
tance, are restricted or not available at all.
There is a risk of accident. Do not drive in idle
state, in the ECO PRO driving mode or with
drive-ready state switched off.
Driving in wet conditions
Brake disc corrosion
When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, gen‐
tly press the brake pedal every few miles.
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination
on the brake pads are increased by the following
circumstances:
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
traffic.
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Things to remember when driving
DRIVING TIPS
▷ Low mileage.
▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.
▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.
▷ Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a
pulsating effect on the brakes in their response -
generally this cannot be corrected.
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 motor
sport type competition. Excessive race track
operation in the limit range can result in the
sudden failure or malfunction of components.
There is a risk of accident. Do not operate the
vehicle excessively in the limit range. Pay atten‐
tion to anomalies of the vehicle, for instance
brake grinding, and stop race track operation
where required.
Higher mechanical and thermal loads during
racetrack operation lead to increased wear. This
wear is not covered by the warranty.
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