Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021, Operator'S Manual

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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 26).
Notes on driving through water on the road sur-
face
Water which has entered into the vehicle can
damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
Water can also enter the air intake of the engine
and cause engine damage.
Observe the following if you must drive through
water:
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Drive at a maximum speed of 10 km/h; water
can otherwise enter the vehicle interior or
engine compartment.
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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 effect of the brakes is reduced after
fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until braking power has been
fully restored.
Notes on driving through water on the road sur-
face
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 effect of the brakes is reduced after
fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until braking power has been
fully restored.
Function of rear axle steering
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This function is an on-demand feature
(
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page 78).
The rear axle steering is an electromechanical
auxiliary steering on the rear axle which adjusts
the steering of the rear wheels according to the
position of the front wheels, depending on the
speed. This results in greater manoeuvrability and
improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering.
Rear axle steering has the following characteris-
tics:
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reduced steering effort and turning circle
resulting in reduced parking effort
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improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering
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more direct steering resulting in improved
handling of the vehicle
Observe the notes on snow chains and snow
chain mode (
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page 657).
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