Driving tips
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Braking maneuvers triggered automatically
by ESP® may seriously damage the brake
system.
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
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 will give the brake pads
better grip.
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
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:
G Warning
Make sure that you do not endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
RLower your speed
RAvoid ruts
You can find a description of Brake Assist
(BAS) on (Y page 62).
RBrake carefully
Driving on flooded roads
Parking brake
!
Do not drive through flooded areas.
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:
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 AUTOTRONIC.
Water can also be drawn in by the engine's
air suction nozzles and this can cause
engine damage.
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
Prevent water from entering the vehicle
interior or engine compartment. If you have
to drive through standing water, please note
that:
(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.
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when you engage the parking brake.
Rthe maximum permissible still water depth
is 12 in. (30 cm).
Ryou should drive no faster than at walking
pace.
Winter driving
Important safety notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, at the onset of
winter.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GLK350, Mercedes-Benz X204 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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