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Possible distance travelled with a
depressurized tire
The distance travelled for which it may be
possible to drive safely varies depending on
how the vehicle is loaded and used, e.g.,
speed, road conditions, outside temperature.
The distance travelled may be less but may
also be more if an economical driving style
is used.
If the vehicle is loaded with an average
weight and used under favorable conditions,
the distance travelled for which it may be
safe to drive may be up to 50 miles/80 km.
Vehicle handling with damaged tires
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will
handle differently, potentially leading to
conditions such as the following:
– Greater likelihood of skidding of the ve-
hicle.
– Longer braking distances.
– Changed self-steering properties.
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt
steering maneuvers or driving over obsta-
cles, for instance curbs or potholes.
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate the final failure of a tire.
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of
the tire could come loose and cause an acci-
dent.
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
System limits
The system could be delayed or malfunction
in the following situations:
– A natural, even tire pressure loss in all
four tires will not be recognized. There-
fore, check the tire inflation pressure
regularly.
– Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external circumstances cannot be recog-
nized in advance.
– When the system has not been initial-
ized.
– When driving on a snowy or slippery
road.
– Sporty driving style: slip on traction
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drift-
ing).
– When driving with tire chains.
Intelligent Safety
Principle
Intelligent Safety enables central operation
of the driver assistance systems.
The intelligent safety systems can help pre-
vent an imminent collision.
– Forward Collision Warning with city
collision mitigation, refer to page 167 .
– Pedestrian Warning with City light
braking function, refer to page 171 .
– Lane departure warning, refer to
page 174 .
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-
sessing the traffic situation. Based on the
limits of the system, it cannot independ-
ently react to all traffic situations. There is
a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to
traffic conditions. Watch the surrounding
traffic situation closely, be ready to take
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