Owners Manual

wheel bolts (wheel nuts) or the retainer
springs for the wheel-balancing weights.
After driving off-road or on
construction sites
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WARNING
Dirt on the vehicle can affect road and
operating safety.
It can specifically result in the following
dangers:
Stone impact. Stones trapped between the
tires can be thrown out while driving. This
could injure other road users or damage other
vehicles (especially windscreens).
Risk of skidding. Dirt and mud on the tires/
on the road reduce the grip of the tires on the
road. This especially applies when the surface
is wet. The vehicle could then start to skid.
Risk of injury. Dirt and mud on the steps and
entrance can make the steps unsafe. This
could cause you to slip off the steps and be
injured.
For this reason, you should always clean your
vehicle carefully after driving off-road or on
construction sites before driving on public
roads. Observe the corresponding safety
notices in this chapter if you use a power
washer or an automatic car wash to clean your
vehicle.
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Clean the vehicle, paying special attention
to the following:
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lighting system
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windows, side windows and exterior
mirrors
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access steps and entrances
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grab handles
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wheels, tires and wheel housings
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license plates
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Remove any trapped foreign objects, e.g.
stones.
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Check the wheel suspension for damage.
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WARNING
Dirt on the brake discs and brake pads/
linings can impair braking performance (up to
the point of total failure). This could lead to an
accident. Before driving the vehicle on public
roads, check the operating safety of the
service brake by testing the brakes.
In the event of impaired braking performance,
stop the vehicle while paying attention to the
traffic conditions and contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
After driving in mud, sand, water or in similar
conditions:
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check the operating safety of the service
brake.
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clean the wheels, chassis and brake
system.
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check the wheels, chassis and brake
system for damage. Have any damage
repaired at a qualified specialist workshop.
Maintenance
General notes
The scope and regularity of the maintenance
work primarily depend on the often diverse
operating conditions.
The vehicle's Maintenance Booklet describes
the extent and frequency of the maintenance
work and contains additional information on
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and on the
service products.
Specialist knowledge beyond the scope of
this Operator's Manual is required when
carrying out testing and maintenance work.
This work should only be carried out by
trained staff.
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Maintenance services must be carried out
in accordance with the provisions and
recommendations in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Not doing so could void the warranty claim
and lead to refusal of goodwill gestures
Maintenance
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Operation
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