Always drive with the trunk lid closed if the load can be transported with the trunk lid closed.
NOTICE
Opening the trunk lid changes the height and possibly the length of the vehicle. This can cause damage to the vehicle if
driving carelessly.
Be aware of the changed outer dimensions, such as when driving through underpasses.
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle damage when driving through water, for example on flooded roads:
The water must not be any higher than the bottom of the vehicle body ⇒
Do not driver faster than walking speeds.
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Never stop the vehicle, drive in reverse, or stop the engine in water.
Oncoming vehicles create waves that can raise the water level for your vehicle enough that it is not safe to drive through
Always manually deactivate the start-stop system when driving through water ⇒ Start/Stop system.
WARNING
When driving through water, mud, slush, etc., the braking effect may be delayed due to damp or icy brake rotors and
brake pads in the winter, and this can extend the braking distance. This could cause a loss of vehicle control, accidents
and serious or fatal injuries.
Perform careful braking maneuvers to dry and remove ice from the brakes.
Do not endanger road users or disregard legal regulations during braking maneuvers.
Avoid abrupt and sudden braking maneuvers directly after driving through water.
NOTICE
Driving through water can greatly damage or corrode parts of the vehicle, e.g. electronics.
Never drive through salty water.
Using fresh water, immediately rinse any parts of the vehicle that may have come into contact with salty water.
Protect electronic components against contact with water.
Operating the vehicle in different countries and continents
Approval regulations
The vehicle was manufactured by the factory for a specific country and meets those requirements and approval regulations
that were valid at the time of vehicle manufacture ⇒
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If the vehicle will be used temporarily or for a brief period in another country, then read and observe the following
information.
Safety standards and regulations
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