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age the engine, the electronics or the trans-

mission.

Winter driving

Important safety notes

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.

This increases the risk of skidding and having

an accident.

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 winterproofed at a qualified

specialist workshop at the onset of winter.

Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"

section (Y page 348).

Driving with summer tyres

Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"

section (Y page 348).

Slippery road surfaces

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.

This increases the risk of skidding and having

an accident.

Do not shift down for additional engine brak-

ing on a slippery road surface.

You should drive particularly carefully on slip-

pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden accelera-

tion, steering and braking manoeuvres.

If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be

stopped when moving at low speed:

X

Vehicles with manual transmission:

shift to neutral.

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

shift the transmission to position N.

X

Try to bring the vehicle under control by

using corrective steering.

i

For more information on driving with

snow chains, see (Y page 349).

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 the

freezing point.

Driving systems

Cruise control

Important safety notes

Cruise control maintains a constant road

speed for you. It brakes automatically in order

to avoid exceeding the set speed. You must

select a low gear in good time on long and

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Driving systems

Driving and parking

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