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Seite 140 Driving tips Things to remember when driving fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐ damaged.◀ ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road If driving with the tailgate open cannot be surface, ultimately undermining your ability to avoided: steer and brake the vehicle. ▷ Drive moderately. Driving through water Hot exhaust system Observe water level and speed Hot exhaust system Do not exceed the maximum water level High temperatures are generated in the and maximum speed; otherwise, the vehicle's exhaust system. engine, the electrical systems and the trans‐ Do not remove the heat shields installed andmission may be damaged.◀ never apply undercoating to them. Make sure Drive though calm water only and only if it is that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves, not deeper than 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot height, no faster than walking speed, up to exhaust system while driving, while in idle po‐ 3 mph/5 km/h. sition mode, or when parked. Such contact could lead to a fire, resulting in an increased Braking safely risk of serious personal injury as well as prop‐ Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand‐ erty damage. ard feature. Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, Applying the brakes fully is the most effective there is a danger of getting burned.◀ way of braking in situations needed. Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid Mobile communication devices in the any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef‐ vehicle fort. Mobile communication devices in the ve‐ Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from hicle the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its It is not recommended to use mobile phones, active mode. such as mobile phones, in the vehicle interior In certain braking situations, the perforated without a direct connection to an external aer‐ brake discs can cause functional problems. ial. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronics and However, this has no effect on the perform‐ mobile communication devices can interfere ance and operational reliability of the brake. with each other. In addition, there is no assur‐ ance that the radiation generated during trans‐ Objects within the range of movement mission will be conducted away from the vehi‐ of the pedals cle interior.◀ No objects in the area around the pedals Hydroplaning Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the Hydroplaning function of the pedals could be impeded while When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐ driving and create the risk of an accident. duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀ Do not place additional floor mats over existing On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water canmats or other objects. form between the tires and road surface. 140 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15

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