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Operation
Driving tips
If water has accumulated on a road surface
to a certain depth, there is a danger of aq-
uaplaning occurring even if you are driving
slowly and your tyres have sufficient tread
depth.
For this reason, do not drive in tyre ruts
and brake carefully.
If you have to drive through water, please
bear in mind that when the vehicle is
raised, the still water depth must not ex-
ceed 25 cm, and that you must drive no
faster than walking pace.
!
Note that vehicles in front or oncoming vehi-
cles create waves. This may mean that the max-
imum permitted water depth is exceeded. You
must observe these notes, otherwise damage
may occur to the engine, electrics or transmis-
sion.
Driving on wet roads
Driving on flooded roads