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08 Starting and driving
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2. Pull the lever firmly.
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The combined instrument panel
warning symbol comes on. The warn-
ing symbol illuminates regardless of
whether the parking brake is applied
gently or firmly.
3. Release the foot brake pedal and make
sure that the car is at a standstill position.
4. If the vehicle moves then the parking
brake lever must be applied at least a lit-
tle more firmly.
When parking the vehicle, always engage 1st
gear (for manual gearbox) or put the gear
selector in position P (for automatic gearbox).
Parking on a hill
If the car is parked facing uphill:
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Turn the wheels away from the kerb.
If the car is parked facing downhill:
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Turn the wheels towards the kerb.
Disengaging the parking brake
1. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button,
release the lever and release the button.
> The combined instrument panel warn-
ing symbol goes off.
If the driver forgets to release the parking
brake – in addition to the illuminated warning
lamp – a pinging sound combined with a
message in the combined instrument panel
alerts the driver of this when the car's speed
exceeds 10 km/h.
Related information
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Foot brake (p. 288)
Driving in water
Fording means that the car is driven through a
water-covered roadway. Fording must be car-
ried out with great caution.
The car can be driven through water at a
maximum depth of 25 cm at a maximum
speed of 10 km/h. Extra caution should be
exercised when passing through flowing
water.
During driving in water, maintain a low speed
and do not stop the car. When the water has
been passed, depress the brake pedal lightly
and check that full brake function is achieved.
Water and mud for example can make the
brake linings wet resulting in delayed brake
function.
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Clean the electric contacts of the electric
engine block heater and trailer coupling
after driving in water and mud.
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Do not let the car stand with water over
the sills for any long period of time - this
could cause electrical malfunctions.
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