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Operation
To prevent dazzling, you must apply stickers
t
o c
er
tain parts of the headlight lenses. Fur-
ther information is available at any Technical
Service.
Driving on flooded roads
To prevent damage to the vehicle when driv-
ing through w
ater, for example, along a floo-
ded road, please observe the following:
●
The water should never come above the
lower edg
e of the bodywork.
●
Drive at pedestrian speed.
WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge,
etc., the br
aking effect can be delayed slight-
ly due to moisture build-up on the discs and
brake pads. Applying the brakes carefully
several times will remove the moisture and
restore the full braking effect.
CAUTION
●
Driving thr
ough flooded areas may severely
damage vehicle components such as the en-
gine, transmission, running gear or electrical
system.
●
Whenever driving through water, the Start-
Stop system* must be switched off
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Note
●
Check the depth of
the water before enter-
ing the flooded zone.
●
Do not stop in the water, drive in reverse, or
stop the engine in any situation.
●
Note that vehicles travelling in the opposite
direction may splash water that could exceed
the maximum permitted water height for your
vehicle.
●
Avoid driving through salt water (corro-
sion).
Driver assistance systems
St
ar
t
-Stop System*
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Description and operation
The Start-Stop system helps save fuel and re-
duc
e C
O
2
emi
ssions.
In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automati-
cally switch off when the vehicle stops or is
stopping; for example when stopping at traf-
fic lights. The ignition remains switched on
during the stopping phase. The engine auto-
matically switches back on when required. In
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