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You can obtain further information about this
from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after several
hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for
this by applying greater force to the brake pedal.
Keep this in mind, and adapt your driving and
braking accordingly during this break-in period.
Excessive heavy braking results in correspond-
ingly high brake wear. Observe the # brake
wear warning lamp in the instrument cluster and
note any brake status messages in the multi-
function display. Especially for high perform-
ance driving, it is important to maintain and have
the brake system checked regularly.
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth on
the road surface, there is a danger of hydro-
planing occurring, even if:
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you drive at low speeds
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the tires have adequate tread depth
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in
conditions in which hydroplaning may occur,
you must drive in the following manner:
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lower your speed
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avoid ruts
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avoid sudden steering movements
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brake carefully
Driving on flooded roads
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Do not drive through flooded areas. Check
the depth of any water before driving through
it. Drive slowly through standing water. Oth-
erwise, water could enter the vehicle interior
or engine compartment. It can then damage
the engine's or automatic transmission's
electronic components. It can also be sucked
in by the engine's air intake connection and
cause engine damage.
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Vehicles with the AIRMATIC Package:
select the raised vehicle level before driving
through a body of water.
Off-road fording
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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.
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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.
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Establish how deep the water is and the char-
acteristics of the body of water before ford-
ing.
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Select the highest possible vehicle level.
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Shift to a lower gear using the left-hand steer-
ing wheel paddle shifter.
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Enter and exit the water at a flat place and at
a steady walking pace.
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Drive slowly and at an even speed through the
water.
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Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you
drive.
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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.
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Clean any mud from the tire tread after ford-
ing.
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Apply the brakes to dry them after fording.
Always observe the maximum fording depth val-
ues (Y page 390).
Winter driving
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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.
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DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
Driving tips
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Driving and parking
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