Mercedes-Benz GLC : Notes on driving / Notes on hydroplaning
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.
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...
Other information:
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This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an airbag deployment or hitting
a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle's systems performed...
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the
Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
NOTE Plug-in hybrid
Observe the notes in the
Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
Depending on the engine and equipment,
the vehicle has different drive programs...