Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction and
vehicle skidding, especially on slippery roads. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control, accidents and
serious injury.
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Only accelerate quickly if visibility, weather,
road and traffic conditions permit, and if it does
not jeopardise the safety of the vehicle.
This acceleration and this driving style will not
cause any damage to other road users.
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Always adapt your driving style to the driving
situation.
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When ASR is switched off, the drive wheels
may slip, especially if the road surface is wet,
slippery or dirty. This can
cause the vehicle to be unsteerable and
uncontrollable.
Do not use engine speeds that are too high → .
Downshifting by skipping one or more gears at high
speeds or high engine speeds can cause damage
to the clutch and gearbox, even if the clutch is
held → .
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Do not leave your hand on the gear shift lever
while driving. The pressure exerted by your
hand is transmitted to the shift forks.
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Make sure that the vehicle is fully de- tended
before engaging reverse gear.
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When changing gear, always depress the clutch
fully.
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Do not keep the vehicle stopped uphill with the
clutch "slipping" and the engine in gear.
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Shifting up early helps to reduce fuel
consumption.
and operating noises.
Problems and solutions
If too low a gear is engaged at high speed or at
high engine speeds, this can cause considerable
damage to the clutch and gearbox. This can occur
even if the clutch pedal is kept depressed and the
clutch is not engaged.
Please note the following to avoid damage and
premature wear:
Clutch "slipping
The control lamp lights up yellow.
The clutch does not transmit the full torque of the engine.
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If necessary, take your foot off the clutch pedal.
The clutch has overheated
The control lamp lights up yellow.
An acoustic warning signal can also sound → p.
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The clutch can overheat if, for example, the vehicle
is repeatedly started, the vehicle is allowed to
creep forward for a long time without accelerating,
or the vehicle is started and braked continuously in
heavy traffic.
This overheating is indicated by this warning lamp
and, if necessary, by additional warning lamps and
a message on the instrument panel display.
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It is possible to continue the march.
The clutch has a fault
The indicator light comes on yellow. The
clutch has a fault.
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Continue your journey with caution!
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Seek the assistance of qualified personnel.
Failure to do so may result in considerable
damage to the clutch.
If the vehicle is incorrectly downshifted by
engaging too low a gear, control of the vehicle
may be lost and an accident may result.
and serious injuries.
If the engine is running, the vehicle starts
moving as soon as a gear is engaged and the
clutch pedal is released. This is also the case if the
electronic parking brake is engaged.
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Never engage reverse gear while the vehicle
is in motion.
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