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Operation
Driving instructions
For more information, see “Winter driving” 
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Standing water
Warning!
G
Make sure not to endanger any other road 
users when carrying out these braking ma-
neuvers.
Warning!
G
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make 
sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust 
pipe and from around the vehicle with the 
engine running. Otherwise, deadly carbon 
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle 
interior resulting in unconsciousness and 
possible death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation, 
open a window slightly on the side of the ve-
hicle not facing the wind.
Warning!
G
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and 
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. 
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice.
!
Do not drive through flooded areas or water 
of unknown depth. Before driving through water, 
determine its depth. Never accelerate before 
driving into water. The bow wave could force wa-
ter into the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus 
damaging them.
If you must drive through standing water, drive 
slowly to prevent water from entering the pas-
senger compartment or the engine compart-
ment. Water in these areas could cause damage 
to electrical components or wiring of the engine 
or transmission, or could result in water being in-
gested by the engine through the air intake caus-
ing severe internal engine damage. Any such 
damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz 
Limited Warranty.