Driving
WARNING
Tips
Only drive in terrain that is suitable for the ve-
hicle and your driving ability.
If possible, avoid driving through salt water
because it increases the risk of corrosion. Use
fresh water to clean any vehicle components
that come into contact with salt water.
For the sake of the environment
Avoid actions that are damaging to the envi-
ronment. Show respect for the natural envi-
ronment and remain on marked routes.
Hill descent assist
Applies to: vehicles with hill descent assist
The button is located in the center console in
front of the transmission selector. It lights up
when the system is turned on.
Tips
Clean your vehicle after driving offroad. Dirt
and stones falling off your vehicle can affect
other road users.
Hill descent assist can assist you when driving
down hills by maintaining a constant vehicle
speed by automatically braking all four wheels.
You can adjust the speed using the accelerator
and brake pedals. The regulation depends on the
hill and the vehicle speed.
Driving through water
If you must drive through water, follow these in-
structions:
►
Turning on: press .
Turning off: press again.
– Check the stability of the ground, the current,
and the water depth. If the ground is unstable,
there is a strong current, or there are waves,
the water must only reach up to the lower edge
of the body at the most.
►
Active regulation
Regulation begins shortly after you start driving
and is possible at speeds up to approximately 19
mph (30 km/h) and on hills that have an approxi-
mately 6-60% grade. If these conditions are met,
– Deactivate the Start/Stop system*.
– Drive carefully and no faster than at a walking
pace to prevent the front of the vehicle from
creating waves, because they could splash
above the lower edge of the body. Oncoming
vehicles could also create waves.
regulation will be activated and the
light will turn on.
indicator
Ready mode
– Do not stop the vehicle while in the water.
– Do not drive in reverse.
If one of the requirements for active regulation is
not met, the system will be in ready mode. The
– Do not turn the engine off.
indicator light will turn on. Once the require-
ments are met again, the system will be able to
provide active regulation again.
WARNING
After driving through water, press the brake
pedal carefully to dry the brakes so that the
full braking effect will be restored.
WARNING
– Be ready to apply the brakes at all times
when using the hill descent assist.
– Always adjust the speed to the visibility,
weather, road, and traffic conditions. The
system cannot replace the driver’s atten-
tion.
Note
Vehicle components such as the engine, drive
system, suspension, or electrical system can
be severely damaged by driving through wa-
ter.
– The system cannot maintain a constant vehi-
cle speed in all situations, for example when
on smooth or slippery ground. This can in-
crease the risk of an accident.
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