Limited braking performance on salttreated roads
WARNING
The layer of salt on the brake discs and the brake pads/linings may cause a delay in the braking effect, resulting in a significantly longer braking distance, which could lead to an accident.
To avoid this danger, you should:
- occasionally brake carefully, without putting other road users at risk, when you are driving on salted roads. This helps to remove any salt that may have started to build up on the brake discs and the brake pads/linings.
- maintain a greater distance to the vehicle ahead and drive with particular care.
- carefully apply the brakes at the end of a trip and immediately after commencing a new trip, so that salt residues are removed from the brake discs.
See also:
Safety
A variety of safety features are standard, including:
Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist
Electronic stability system
Side curtain airbags ...
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
- fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
- additives for exhaust gas aftertreatment (DEF)
- lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
- coolant
- brake fluid
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Rear seat head restraints
WARNING
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the upright position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of
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