Driving over obstacles
Obstacles could damage the floor of the vehicle or components of the chassis.
Ask passengers for guidance when driving over large obstacles. The passenger should
always keep a safe distance from the vehicle when doing so in order to avoid injury
as a result of unexpected vehicle movements. After driving off-road or over obstacles,
check the vehicle for possible damage, especially to the underbody and the components
of the chassis.
Observe the following rules when driving over tree stumps, large stones and other obstacles:
See also:
PRE-SAFE® Brake
PRE-SAFE® Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
PRE-SAFE® Brake can help you to minimize
the risk of a frontal colli ...
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Solutions
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Change of direction
Introduction
Changes of direction have three phases:
• preparation phase
• announcement phase
• change-of-direction phase
Preparation phase
COMAND prepares you for the upcoming
change of ...
