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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Shortcut
The menu alternatives are numbered and can
be accessed directly by pressing the respective
keys on the numbered keypad on the left
side of the audio panel. ...
Using an integrated booster cushion
Stage 1
1 Pull the handle (1) forward and upward (2)
to release the booster cushion.
2 Press the booster cushion rearward to lock
it in position.
Stage 2
1 With the booster cushion in ...
Switching off the engine
With the engine running, press the START/ STOP ENGINE button.
If the gear selector is not in the P position or if the vehicle is moving, press
the button twice or press and hold it in until the eng ...
