2008 Mercedes-Benz R320 R350 V251 Owners Manual

Operation
Driving instructions
Standing water
Passenger compartment
!
Do not drive through flooded areas or water
of unknown depth. Before driving through water,
determine its depth. Never accelerate before
driving into water. The bow wave could force wa-
ter into the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus
damaging them.
To prevent water from entering the pas-
senger compartment or the engine com-
partment if you must drive through
standing water, keep in mind that
Warning!
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Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible.
If you must drive through standing water, drive
slowly to prevent water from entering the
passenger compartment or the engine compart-
ment. Water in these areas could cause damage
to electrical components or wiring of the engine
or transmission, or could result in water being
ingested by the engine through the air intake,
causing severe internal engine damage. Any
such damage is not covered by the
ț
the maximum depth of the water may
not exceed 10 in (25 cm)
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
ț
you must drive slowly
i Vehicles with AIRMATIC*:
If you have selected the raised level
(
page 279) before driving through standing
water, the maximum water depth is
in (30 cm).
The rear cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects. Always use the cargo
net* when transporting cargo. The cargo
net* cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible using the cargo
tie-down rings in the cargo floor area and
fastening materials.
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CategoriesMercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals
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Model Year2008
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