Mercedes-Benz EQA 2021, Owner'S Manual, Page: 157 / 457

You should bear the following in mind:
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Do not exceed the permissible roof load and
towing capacity. Also observe the technical
data in the printed Owner's Manual.
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Evenly distribute the roof load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle
(
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page 114).
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Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
NNoottes on dr es on driving on salt-tr iving on salt-treat eated r ed roads oads
The braking e ect is limited on salt-treated roads.
Therefore, observe the following notes:
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due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
brakepads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in braking only on one
side
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maintain a much greater safe distance to the
vehicle in front
To remove salt build-up:
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brake occasionally while paying attention to
the tra c conditions
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carefully depress the brake pedal at the end of
the journey and when starting the next jour-
ney
NNoottes on aq es on aquaplaning uaplaning
Aquaplaning can take place once a certain
amount of water has accumulated on the road
surface.
Observe the following notes during heavy precipi-
tation or in conditions in which aquaplaning may
occur:
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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 (
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page 332).
NNoottes on dr es on driving t iving thr hrough w ough wat ater on t er on the r he road sur- oad sur-
fface ace
Water which has entered the vehicle can damage
the drive system, electrics and transmission.
Observe the following if you must drive through
water:
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The water, when calm, may only reach the
lower edge of the vehicle body.
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Drive at walking pace at most; water can oth-
erwise enter the vehicle interior.
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Vehicles travelling in front, or oncoming vehi-
cles, can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible depth of the water.
The braking e ect of the brakes is reduced a er
fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to
the tra c conditions until braking power has been
fully restored.
EC ECO displa O display function y function
The ECO display summarises your driving charac-
teristics from the start of the journey to its com-
pletion and assists you in adopting an e cient
driving style to maximise range.
154 154 Driving and parking