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Off-road fording

Under no circumstances should you accel-

erate before entering the water. The bow

wave could cause water to enter and damage

the engine and other assemblies.

Do not open any of the vehicle's doors while

fording. Otherwise, water could get into the

vehicle interior and damage the vehicle's

electronics and interior equipment.

Establish how deep the water is and the char-

acteristics of the body of water before ford-

ing.

Select the highest possible vehicle level.

Shift to a lower gear using the left-hand steer-

ing wheel paddle shifter.

Avoid high engine speeds.

Enter and exit the water at a flat place and at

a steady walking pace.

Drive slowly and at an even speed through the

water.

Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you

drive.

Do not stop and do not switch off the engine.

Water offers a high degree of resistance, and

the ground is slippery and in some cases

unstable. Therefore, it is difficult and danger-

ous to pull away in the water.

Clean any mud from the tire tread after ford-

ing.

Apply the brakes to dry them after fording.

Always observe the fording depth values

(

Y page 393).

Winter driving

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.

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.

When scraping ice off the rear window, take

care not to damage the rear-window seal or

trim.

Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualified

specialist workshop at the onset of winter.

Drive particularly carefully on slippery road sur-

faces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and

braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise control or

Distance Pilot DISTRONIC.

If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be

stopped when moving at low speed:

Shift the transmission to position i.

Try to bring the vehicle under control using

corrective steering.

When driving in snow with or without snow

chains, select driving program Slippery

(

Y page 147).

Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not

cover the radiator, e.g. with a protective

cover. The measuring function of the on-

board diagnosis system may otherwise pro-

vide inaccurate values. Some of these values

are required by law and must therefore always

be accurate.

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 freezing

point do not guarantee that the road surface is

free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in

wooded areas or on bridges. You should pay

special attention to road conditions when tem-

peratures are around the freezing point.

For more information on driving with snow

chains, see (

Y page 356).

Driving tips

169

Driving and parking

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