This increases the vehicle's braking dis-
tance.
X
In order to prevent any salt build-up,
apply the brakes occasionally while pay-
ing attention to the traffic conditions.
X
Brake carefully at the end of the journey
and when starting the next journey.
X
Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
in front.
Driving on wet roads
Aquaplaning
Depending on driving style and tyre tread
depths, aquaplaning can occur on the road.
Adapt your driving style as follows:
X
Reduce the speed.
X
Brake carefully.
X
Avoid sudden steering movements.
X
Avoid tyre ruts.
Fording
!
Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in
front or in the opposite direction create
waves. This may cause the maximum per-
missible water depth to be exceeded.
These notes must be observed under all
circumstances. You could otherwise dam-
age the engine, the electronics or the
transmission.
Observe the following when driving through
standing water:
X
Do not drive through water that is higher
than the lower edge of the vehicle body.
X
Drive at walking pace.
Winter driving
X
Before the start of winter, have the vehicle
checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
X
Use winter tyres and, if applicable, snow
chains.
X
Drive carefully and avoid sudden acceler-
ation, turning and braking on slippery
road surfaces.
X
Do not use cruise control.
X
If the vehicle skids, take corrective steer-
ing actions to counteract the movement.
X
If the vehicle skids, shift the transmission
to position
i
.
X
Do not use the outside temperature display
as a way to determine if conditions are icy.
X
Observe the road surface.
Lane Keeping Assist
Please note
G
WARNING
Lane Keeping Assist cannot always clearly
detect lane markings.
In such cases, Lane Keeping Assist can:
R
issue an unnecessary warning
R
not issue a warning
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the
traffic situation and keep within the lane,
especially if Lane Keeping Assist alerts
you.
G
WARNING
The Lane Keeping Assist warning does not
return the vehicle to the original lane.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always steer, apply the brakes or acceler-
ate the vehicle yourself, especially if Lane
Keeping Assist alerts you.
Lane Keeping Assist issues an acoustic and
visual warning when a vehicle unintention-
ally leaves the lane.
Lane Keeping Assist uses a camera which is
located on the windscreen behind the rear-
view mirror.
Lane Keeping Assist does not keep your vehi-
cle in its lane. The driver is responsible for
driving the vehicle in a safe manner and
staying within the lane.
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