Operation
Driving instructions
Parking brake
Driving off
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet roads or dirt covered
surfaces, road salt and/or dirt can get into
the parking brake.
Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not place Depending on the depth of the water layer on
full load on the engine until the operating
temperature has been reached.
the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low
speeds and with new tires.
To prevent corrosion and a reduction in the
braking power of the parking brake, observe
the following:
X Reduce vehicle speed.
!
not allow a drive wheel to spin for an
extended period with the ESP® switched
off. Doing so may cause serious damage to
the drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
When driving off on a slippery surface, do
X Avoid track grooves in the road.
X Brakes cautiously in the rain.
X From time to time, lightly engage the
parking brake before driving off.
X Drive a distance of approximately 110 yds
Standing water
(100
m) at a maximum speed of 12 mph
!
Simultaneously depressing the
Prevent water from entering the passenger
(20
km/h).
accelerator pedal and applying the brakes compartment or the engine compartment. If
reduces engine performance and causes
G Warning!
you must drive through standing water, keep
premature brake and drivetrain wear which in mind that
Rthe maximum depth of the water may not
exceed 10 in (25 cm)
While performing this procedure please
assure that the vehicle is stopped before
applying the parking brake. Otherwise the
rear wheels could lock up. You could lose
control of the vehicle and cause an
accident. In addition, the vehicle’s brake
lights do not light up when the parking
brake is engaged. Make sure not to
endanger any other road users when you
engage the parking brake.
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Ryou must drive slowly
i Vehicles with AIRMATIC:
If you have selected the raised level
(
Y page 168) before driving through
standing water, the maximum water depth
is 12 in (30 cm).
!
Do not drive through flooded areas.
Before driving through water, determine its
depth.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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