Mercedes-benz E-Cabriolet 2015 User Manual download pdf (Page 186)

Driving on wet roads

Hydroplaning

If water has accumulated to a certain depth

on the road surface, there is a danger of

hydroplaning occurring, even if:

R

you drive at low speeds.

R

the tires have adequate tread depth.

For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in

conditions in which hydroplaning may occur,

you must drive in the following manner:

R

lower your speed.

R

avoid ruts.

R

avoid sudden steering movements.

R

brake carefully.

Driving on flooded roads

!

Do not drive through flooded areas.

Check the depth of any water before driving

through it. Drive slowly through standing

water. Otherwise, water may enter the

vehicle interior or the engine compartment.

This can damage the electronic compo-

nents in the engine or the automatic trans-

mission. Water can also be drawn in by the

engine's air suction nozzles and this can

cause engine damage.

Winter driving

G

WARNING

If you shift down on a slippery road surface in

an attempt to increase the engine's braking

effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.

There is an increased danger of skidding and

accidents.

Do not shift down for additional engine brak-

ing on a slippery road surface.

G

DANGER

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate

ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases

such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the

vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle

becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of

fatal injury.

If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating

running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area

around the vehicle are clear of snow. To

ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a

window on the side of the vehicle that is not

facing into the wind.

Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a quali-

fied specialist workshop at the onset of win-

ter.

Drive particularly carefully on slippery road

surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering

and braking maneuvers. Do not use the cruise

control or DISTRONIC PLUS.

If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be

stopped when moving at low speed:

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Shift the transmission to position N.

The outside temperature indicator is not

designed to serve as an ice-warning device

and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.

Changes in the outside temperature are dis-

played after a short delay.

Indicated temperatures just above the freez-

ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-

face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,

especially in wooded areas or on bridges. The

vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your

driving style. Always adapt your driving style

and drive at a speed to suit the prevailing

weather conditions.

You should pay special attention to road con-

ditions when temperatures are around freez-

ing point.

For more information on driving with snow

chains, see (Y page 339).

For more information on driving with summer

tires, see (Y page 338).

Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"

section (Y page 338).

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