Mercedes-Benz Citan 2015, Operating Instructions Manual

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you do not endanger other road users when
doing so.
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Carefully apply the brakes at the end of a trip
and after commencing a new trip.
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Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle in
front.
New brake pads/linings
New or replaced brake pads/linings and brake
disks only reach their optimal braking effect
after a few hundred kilometres. Until then, com-
pensate for this by applying greater force to the
brake pedal.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only have brake pads/linings
fitted to your vehicle which have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which corre-
spond to an equivalent quality standard. Brake
pads/linings which have not been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an
equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's
operating safety.
Driving in wet conditions
Aquaplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth on
the road surface, there is a danger of aquaplan-
ing occurring, even if:
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you are driving at low speeds.
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the tyres have adequate tread depth.
For this reason, do not drive in tyre ruts and
brake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads
! Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in front
or in the opposite direction create waves. This
may cause the maximum permissible water
depth to be exceeded.
These notes must be observed under all cir-
cumstances. You could otherwise damage
the engine, the electronics or the transmis-
sion.
If you have to drive on stretches of road on which
water has collected, please bear in mind the fol-
lowing:
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the water level of standing water should not
be above the lower edge of the front bumper
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do not drive faster than walking speed
Driving in winter
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WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
This increases the risk of skidding and having
an accident.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
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DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a
window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Centre, at the onset of winter.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery roads.
Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking
manoeuvres.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
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Shift to neutral.
X Try to maintain control of the vehicle using
corrective steering.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (
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page 189).
For more information on driving with summer
tyres, see (
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page 188).
Driving tips
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Driving and parking
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