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Driving recommendations
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or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded.
Driving through water
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The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 10 in.(25 cm), at a maximum speed of 6 mph(10 km/h).
• Take particular care when driving throughflowing water.
• Clean the electrical connections for trailerwiring after driving in mud or water.
• When driving through water, maintain lowspeed and do not stop in the water.
WARNING
•Avoid driving through standing or rushing water. Doing so can be dan-gerous and it may also be difficult todetermine the actual depth of thewater.
• If water cannot be avoided, after driv-ing through the water, press lightly onthe brake pedal to ensure that thebrakes are functioning normally. Wateror mud can make the brake liningsslippery, resulting in delayed brakingeffect.
CAUTION
•Engine damage will occur if water is drawn into the air cleaner.
• If the vehicle is driven through waterdeeper than 10 in (25 cm), water mayenter the differential and the transmis-sion. This reduces the oil's lubricatingcapacity and may shorten the servicelife of these components.
• Do not allow the vehicle to stand inwater up to the door sills longer thanabsolutely necessary. This could resultin electrical malfunctions.
• If the engine has been stopped whilethe vehicle is in water, do not attemptto restart it. Have the vehicle towedout of the water.
Engine and cooling systemUnder special conditions, for example when driving in hilly terrain, extreme heat or withheavy loads, there is a risk that the engineand cooling system will overheat. Proceed asfollows to avoid overheating the engine. •
Maintain a low speed when driving with a trailer up long, steep hills.
• Do not turn the engine off immediatelywhen stopping after a hard drive.
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after theengine has been switched off.
• Remove any auxiliary lights from in front of the grille when driving in hot weatherconditions.
• Do not exceed engine speeds of4500 rpm if driving with a trailer in hillyterrain. The oil temperature could becometoo high.
Conserving electrical currentKeep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain:
• When the engine is not running, avoid using ignition mode
II. Many electrical
systems (the audio system, the optionalnavigation system, power windows, etc)will function in ignition modes 0 and I.
These modes reduce drain on the battery.
• Please keep in mind that using systems,accessories, etc., that consume a greatdeal of current when the engine is notrunning could result in the battery beingcompletely drained. Driving or having theengine running for approximately15 minutes will help keep the batterycharged.
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Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 97
active high beams................................. 95
changing bulbs........................... 327, 328
daytime running lights.......................... 94
high/low beams.................................... 95
high beam flash.................................... 95
tunnel detection.................................... 97
Headlight washers................................... 103
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 89
Heated front seats................................... 202
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 275
Heated rear seats.................................... 203
Heated steering wheel............................... 93
Heated windshield........................... 107, 205
High beams................................................ 95 active.................................................... 95
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 121
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 319 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System...... 113
Home safe lighting................................... 100
Hood, opening/closing............................ 321
Horn........................................................... 92
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Ignition modes........................................... 84
Immobilizer................................................ 56
Important information.................................. 6
Indicator lights............................... 75, 77, 79 Infant seats................................................ 42
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32
Inflation pressure..................................... 291
Inflation pressure table............................ 293Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 364
Information lights........................... 75, 77, 79Infotainment Menu navigation................................. 227
Infotainment system................................ 224 AUX/USB sockets............................... 248 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 251
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 253
getting started.................................... 225
media player....................................... 243
menus......................................... 225, 227
radio functions.................................... 234
sound settings.................................... 229
voice control....................................... 262 Inspection readiness................................ 319
Instrument lighting..................................... 97
"theater" lighting................................... 97
Instrument overview............................ 74, 75
Instrument panel................................ 75, 191
Interior Air Quality System....................... 200
Interior lighting................................... 99, 100iPod ® connector (audio system)............. 248
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 47
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Jack attaching............................................. 308
location of........................................... 308
Jump starting........................................... 119
