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06 Starting and driving

Handling and road holding

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Weight distribution affects handling

At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a

tendency to understeer, which means that the

steering wheel has to be turned more than

might seem appropriate for the curvature of a

bend.

This ensures good stability and reduces the

risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these

properties can alter with the vehicle load.

The heavier the load in the trunk (max. 220 lbs,

100 kg), the less the tendency to understeer.

Handling, roadholding

Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure

all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check

that the tires are inflated to the recommended

pressure according to the vehicle load. See

"Tire pressure" section.

Loads should be distributed so that capacity

weight or maximum permissible axle loads are

not exceeded.

Speed-sensitive power steering

(Option on certain models)

With this feature, the steering is most respon-

sive at lower speeds to make parking, driving

in city traffic, etc., easier. The effect of the

power steering diminishes as you accelerate

for greater stability at highway speeds.

Driving through water

The vehicle can be driven through water up to

a depth of approximately 9 in. (25 cm), at a

maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).

Take particular care when driving through flow-

ing water.

Clean the electrical connections for trailer wir-

ing after driving in mud or water.

When driving through water, maintain low

speed and do not stop in the water.

WARNING

After driving through water, press lightly on

the brake pedal to ensure that the brakes

are functioning normally. Water or mud can

make the brake linings slippery, resulting in

delayed braking effect.

CAUTION

•

Engine damage will occur if water is

drawn into the air cleaner.

•

If the vehicle is driven through water

deeper than 9 in (25 cm), water may

enter the differential and the transmis-

sion. This reduces the oil's lubricating

capacity and may shorten the service

life of these components.

•

Do not allow the vehicle to stand in

water up to the door sills longer than

absolutely necessary. This could result

in electrical malfunctions.

•

If the engine has been stopped while the

car is in water, do not attempt to restart

the engine. Have the car towed out of

the water.

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