Heavy and light loads
WARNING
Depressing the brake pedal constantly results
in excessive and premature wear to the brake
pads.
It may also cause the brakes to overheat,
seriously impairing their effectiveness. It may
then not be possible to stop the vehicle in
sufficient time to avoid an accident.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but drive on for a short while. This allows the airflow to cool the brakes more quickly.
See also:
Automatic transmission
Shift the transmission to position P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
You can also start the engine when the
transmission is in position N. ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent
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High outside temperatures
If DEF heats up to over 122 °F (50 °C ) for
extended periods, e.g. as a result of direct
sunlight on the DEF reservoir, DEF can
decompose. Ammonia vapors develop as a
result.
WARNING
When o ...