Driving tips
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As the ESP® system operates
automatically, the engine and the ignition
must be switched off (SmartKey in position
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when you engage the parking brake.
0
or 1 in the ignition lock or Start/Stop
button in position 0 or 1) while the parking
brake is being tested on a brake
dynamometer (maximum 10 seconds).
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
Braking maneuvers triggered automatically
by ESP® may seriously damage the brake
system.
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
If your brake system is only subjected to
moderate loads, you should regularly test
your brake system's function by forcefully
depressing the brake pedal when driving at
high speed. This also improves the brake
pads' friction.
Ryou drive at low speeds
Rthe tires have adequate tread depth
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or
in conditions in which hydroplaning can occur
you must drive in the following manner:
RLower your speed
RAvoid ruts
RBrake carefully
G Warning
Make sure that you do not endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
Driving on flooded roads
You can find a description of Brake Assist
(BAS) on (Y page 66).
!
Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic
components in the engine or the automatic
transmission. Water can also be drawn in
by the engine's air suction nozzles and this
can cause engine damage.
Parking brake
If you drive on wet roads or dirt-covered
surfaces, road salt and/or dirt could get into
the parking brake.
In order to prevent corrosion and a reduction
in the braking power of the parking brake,
observe the following:
Rgently depress the parking brake from time
to time before beginning the journey.
Rdrive approximately 110 yd (100 m)
without exceeding a speed of 12 mph
i Set the raised vehicle level before driving
through standing water.
(20
km/h).
G Warning!
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.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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