Severe strain on the brake system
The brakes will be subject to severe strain when driving in mountains or hilly areas, or when towing a trailer. Vehicle speed is usually slower, which means that the cooling of the brakes is less efficient than when driving on level roads. To reduce the strain on the brakes, shift into a lower gear and let the engine help with the braking. Do not forget that, if you are towing a trailer, the brakes will be subjected to a greater than normal load.
See also:
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)– introduction
This function is designed to help reduce the
risk of accidents in situations where the vehicle
leaves its lane and there is a risk of driving off
the road or into the opposite lane. LDW consis ...
The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the vehicle is locked with the remote
key or optional Personal Car Communicator.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the vehi ...
Connecting cell phones
The procedure for connecting a cell phone varies,
depending on the phone itself and on
whether or not the phone has been previously
paired with the infotainment system (see page
231 for instru ...