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Driving
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Do not park the vehicle or leave the engine
running on a flammable surface (e.g. dry
grass, dead leaves).The vehicle exhaust
system is very hot, even several minutes after
the engine stops. Risk of fire!
►ꢀ Check that the depth of the water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that might
be generated by other users.
Driving recommendations
►ꢀ Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
►ꢀ Monitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to anything
that may happen any time.
►ꢀ Deactivate the Stop & Start function.
►ꢀ For rechargeable hybrid engines, place the
mode selector in 4WD position (depending on
version).
Never leave the vehicle unattended, with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply the
parking brake and put the gearbox into neutral
or position N or P (depending on the type of
gearbox).
►ꢀ Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for braking
and maintain a longer safety distance, especially
in bad weather.
►ꢀ Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h).
►ꢀ Do not stop and do not switch off the motor.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle, contact
a dealer or a qualified workshop.
►ꢀ Stop the vehicle before performing operations
that require sustained attention (e.g. settings).
►ꢀ During long trips, take a break every 2 hours.
Never leave children inside the vehicle
Important!
unsupervised.
Never leave the engine running in a closed
space without sufficient ventilation.
Internal combustion engines emit toxic
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Danger of poisoning and death!
Towing
On flooded roads
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
particular care must be taken.
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage to the
internal combustion engine or electric motor, the
gearbox and the electrical systems of the vehicle.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), let the engine
run for 4 minutes before moving off, to ensure
the correct operation and durability of the
mechanical components of your vehicle
(engine and gearbox).
Do not exceed the maximum towable
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10%
per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air
density at high altitudes decreases engine
performance.
Never drive with the parking brake
applied. Risk of overheating and
damaging the braking system!
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles
(1,000 kilometres).
If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a
flooded section of road:
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