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Driving instructions
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calling for high-demand braking will cause
your vehicle’s brakes to wear more quickly.
Hydroplaning
Depending on the depth of the water layer on
the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low
speeds and with new tires. In heavy rain or
when conditions indicate possible
hydroplaning:
Parking brake
When driving on wet roads or dirt covered
surfaces, road salt and/or dirt can get into
the parking brake.
X Reduce vehicle speed.
To prevent corrosion and a reduction in the
braking power of the parking brake, observe
the following:
X Avoid track grooves in the road.
X Apply brakes cautiously.
X From time to time, lightly engage the
parking brake before driving off.
Standing water
X Drive a distance of approximately 110 yds
!
Do not drive through flooded areas.
(100
m) at a maximum speed of 12 mph
Before driving through water, determine its
depth.
(20
km/h).
G Warning!
If you must drive through standing water,
drive slowly to prevent water from entering
the passenger compartment or the engine
compartment. 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 Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
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.
i Vehicles with air suspension program:
Select the raised level (Y page 156) before
driving through standing water.
Driving off
Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not place
full load on the engine until the operating
temperature has been reached.
For more information, see “Driving through
water” (Y page 253).
!
When driving off on a slippery surface, do
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.
Off-road driving
G Warning!
Do not load items on the basic carrier bars. It
may cause instability during some maneuvers
which could result in an accident.
!
Simultaneously depressing the
accelerator pedal and applying the brakes
reduces engine performance and causes
premature brake and drivetrain wear which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This will
make it easier to recognize unexpected
obstacles and avoid damage to the vehicle.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz ML550, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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