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  • SUV
  • 03/2020
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Notes on driving
WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

This jeopardises the operating and road safety of the vehicle.

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.
Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another.
WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example:

  • shoes with platform soles

  • shoes with high heels

  • slippers

Always wear suitable footwear so that you can operate the pedals safely.
WARNING Risk of accident if the ignition is switched off while driving

If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety functions are restricted or no longer available.

You will then need, for example, to use considerably more force to steer and brake.

Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
DANGER Risk of death caused by exhaust gases

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these exhaust gases is hazardous to health and leads to poisoning.

Never leave the engine or, if present, the auxiliary heating running in an enclosed space without sufficient ventilation.
WARNING Risk of skidding and of an accident due to shifting down on slippery road surfaces

If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to increase the engine braking effect, the drive wheels may lose traction.

Do not shift down on slippery road surfaces to increase the engine braking effect.
DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poisonous exhaust gases

If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventilation is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehicle. This is the case when the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, for example.

Keep the tailpipe and the area around the vehicle free from snow when the engine or the stationary heater are running.
Open a window on the side of the vehicle facing away from the wind to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air.
WARNING Risk of accident due to the brake system overheating

If you leave your foot on the brake pedal when driving, the brake system may overheat.

This increases the braking distance and the brake system may even fail.

Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
Do not depress the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal at the same time while driving.
NOTE Engine damage due to excessively high engine speeds

The engine will be damaged if you drive with the engine in the overrevving range.

Do not drive with the engine in the overrevving range.
NOTE Causing wear to the brake linings by permanently depressing the brake pedal
Do not permanently depress the brake pedal while driving.
To use braking effect of the engine, shift to a lower gear in good time.
NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and engine when pulling away
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. Pull away immediately.
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at full throttle until the engine has reached its operating temperature.
NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter due to non-combusted fuel

The engine is not running smoothly and is misfiring.

Non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter.

Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Notes on driving on salt-treated roads

The braking effect is limited on salt-treated roads.

Therefore, observe the following notes:

  • due to salt build-up on the brake disks and brakepads, the braking distance can increase considerably or result in braking only on one side

  • maintain a much greater safe distance to the vehicle in front

To remove salt build-up:

  • brake occasionally while paying attention to the traffic conditions

  • carefully depress the brake pedal at the end of the journey and when starting the next journey

Notes on aquaplaning

Aquaplaning can take place once a certain amount of water has accumulated on the road surface.

Observe the following notes during heavy precipitation or in conditions in which aquaplaning may occur:

  • reduce speed

  • avoid tyre ruts

  • avoid sudden steering movements

  • brake carefully

Also observe the notes on regularly checking wheels and tyres More.

Notes on driving through water on the road surface

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:

  • Observe the maximum permissible fording depth in the Technical Data in the printed vehicle Owner's Manual.

  • Drive at walking pace at most, otherwise water can enter the vehicle interior or engine compartment.

  • Vehicles travelling in front, or oncoming vehicles, 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.

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