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.
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Climate system blower
The climate system blower will be automatically
switched off when the engine is not running
(even if the ignition key is in position I or
II) to avoid unnecessary battery drain. To activate
the bl ...
Water on brake discs and brake padsaffects braking
Driving in rain and slush or passing through an
automatic car wash can cause water to collect
on the brake discs and pads. This will cause a
delay in braking effect when the pedal is
depressed. To ...
Standby mode (temporary deactivation)
Press to temporarily deactivate
cruise control (put it in standby mode). The set speed, for example 55 mph, is then
shown in parentheses. The previously set speed and time interval are resumed by ...
