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:
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems
which assist you in driving, parking and maneuvering
the vehicle. The driving systems are only
aids. They are not a substitute for your attention
to the surroundings and do not relieve you of
your responsibility pertaining to road traffic law...
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, it may suffer damage through disuse.
The 12 V battery may also be impaired or damaged
by heavy discharging.
Further information can be obtained at a
qualified specialist workshop.
NOTE Plug-in hybrid
Observe the notes about
the high-voltage
battery in the Supplement...