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STARTING AND DRIVING
341
CAUTION
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Engine damage will occur if water is
drawn into the air cleaner.
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Damage to any components, the engine,
transmission, turbo-charger, differential or
its internal components caused by flood-
ing, vapor lock or insufficient oil is not
covered under warranty.
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Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water
up to the door sills longer than absolutely
necessary. This could result in electrical
malfunctions.
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If the engine has been stopped while the
vehicle is in water, do not attempt to
restart it. Have the vehicle towed out of
the water.
WARNING
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Avoid driving through standing or rushing
water. Doing so can be dangerous and it
may also be difficult to determine the
actual depth of the water.
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If water cannot be avoided, after driving
through the water, press lightly on the
brake pedal to ensure that the brakes are
functioning normally. Water or mud can
make the brake linings slippery, resulting
in delayed braking effect.
Related information
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Towing recommendations (p. 344)
Overheating the engine and
transmission
In demanding driving conditions, such as when
transporting heavy loads, driving in mountainous
areas or in very hot weather there is a risk of
overheating the engine or transmission.
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The engine's output may be slightly limited if
there is a risk of overheating.
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Remove e.g., auxiliary lights mounted in front
of the grille in hot weather.
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If the temperature of the engine coolant
becomes too high, the warning symbol will
illuminate and the message
Engine
temperature/Stop safely will be displayed.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a
safe place and let the engine idle for several
minutes.
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If the message
Engine temperature/High
temperature Turn off engine or Engine
coolant/Stop safely is displayed, stop
safely and turn off the engine.
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If the transmission begins to overheat, an
alternative gear shifting program will be
selected. An integrated protective function
will also by activated, the warning symbol will
illuminate and the message
Transmission
warmHigh temperature Reduce speed
or Transmission warmStop safely, wait
for cooling will be displayed in the instru-
ment panel.
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