Mercedes-Benz EQS 2023, Руководство оператора

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Observe the following notes during heavy precipi-
tation or in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur:
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Reduce speed
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Avoid tire 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 tires (
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page 419).
Notes on driving through water on the road
Water ingress can damage the drive system, elec-
trics and transmission.
Observe the following if you have to drive through
water:
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The water, when calm, may reach no higher
than 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 traveling ahead or oncoming vehicles
can create waves that may exceed the maxi-
mum permissible depth of the water.
The braking effect of the brakes is reduced after
fording. Brake carefully, 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 29).
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 maneuverability 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 420).
Notes on off-road driving
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WARNING Risk of accident if you do not
keep to line of fall on inclines
If you drive at an angle or turn on an incline,
the vehicle could slip sideways, tip and roll-
over.
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Always drive on inclines in the line of fall
(straight up or down) and do not turn.
When driving off-road, sand, mud and water or
water mixed with oil, etc., may get into the brakes.
This may lead to a reduction in braking effect or
even a total brake failure as a result of increased
wear. The braking characteristics will vary
depending on the material that has entered the
system. Clean the brakes after driving off-road. If
you then notice reduced braking effect or hear
scraping noises, have the brake system checked
at a qualified specialist workshop. Adapt your driv-
ing style to the changed braking characteristics.
198 Driving and parking