Driving through water
Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper than 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this height, no faster than walking speed, up to 6 mph/10 km/h.
Adhere to water depth and speed limitations
Do not exceed this water depth and walking
speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical
systems and the transmission may be
damaged.◀
See also:
Operating from the outside
▷ Via the remote control.
▷ Via the door lock.
▷ In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles.
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle ...
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its ope ...
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