Rear wheel
X
Bring the vehicle and wheels into a suitable
position so that you can attach test gage
A.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
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Engage park position P.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Place test gage A between the wheel's
spokes on brake pad/lining =.
X
Hold test gage A vertically on brake
disc : and slide measuring pin ; onto
brake disc :.
X
Check which color field ? the arrow on
measuring pin ; is pointing to.
Green: the brake pad/lining thickness is
sufficient.
Red: the brake pad/lining thickness is not
sufficient. Have the brake pads/lining
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
To avoid an inaccurate measurement:
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make sure you position the wheels suitably
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do not put the measuring pin on a recess in
the brake disc
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
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you drive at low speeds.
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the tires have adequate tread depth.
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in
conditions in which hydroplaning may occur,
you must drive in the following manner:
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lower your speed.
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avoid ruts.
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avoid sudden steering movements.
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brake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads
!
Bear in mind that vehicles traveling in
front or in the opposite direction create
waves. This may cause the maximum per-
missible water depth to be exceeded.
Failure to observe these notes may result in
damage to the engine, electrical systems
and transmission.
If you have to drive on stretches of road on
which water has collected, please bear in
mind that:
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in the case of standing water, the water
level may be no higher than the lower edge
of the vehicle body
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you should drive no faster than at a walking
pace
Winter driving
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WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
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