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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W – Winter/Wet driving mode –enhanced vehicle traction
Press the W button at the base of the gear
selector to engage/disengage this driving
mode (see illustration). The W symbol will
appear in the display (see page 58) when the
function is activated ...
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