Mercedes-Benz GLC : Notes on driving / Notes on driving through water on the road surface
Water which has entered into the vehicle can
damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
Water can also enter the air intake of the engine
and cause engine damage.
Observe the following if you must drive through
water:
- Observe the maximum permissible fording
depth.
- Drive at a maximum speed of 6 mph
(10 km/h); water can otherwise enter the
vehicle interior or engine compartment.
- Vehicles traveling in front, or oncoming vehicles,
can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible depth of the water.
The braking effect of the brakes is reduced after
fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until braking power has
been fully restored.
Hydroplaning can take place once a certain
amount of water has accumulated on the road
surface.
Observe the following notes during heavy precipitation
or in conditions in which hydroplaning
may occur:
Reduce speed
Avoid tire ruts
Avoid sudden steering movements
Brake carefully
Also observe the notes on regularly checking
wheels and tires...
WARNING Risk of accident if you do not
keep to line of fall on inclines
If you drive at an angle or turn on an incline,
the vehicle could slip sideways, tip and rollover...
Other information:
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately
to have the problem diagnosed and rectified.
If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction,
please discuss the problem again with
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if necessary,
contact us at one of the following
addresses:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc...
US tire regulations stipulate that every tire manufacturer
or retreader must imprint a TIN in or
on the side wall of each tire produced.
The data shown in the image is example
data.
The TIN is a unique identification number to
identify tires and comprises the following:
DOT (Department of Transportation): tire
symbol marks indicating that
the tire
complies with the requirements of the US
Department of Transportation...