2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 339

Operation Driving instructions Standing water To prevent water from entering the passenger compartment or the engine compartment if you must drive through standing water, keep in mind that the maximum depth of the water may not exceed 10 in (25 cm) you must drive slowly ! Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown depth. Before driving through water, determine its depth. Never accelerate before driving into water. The bow wave could force water into the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus damaging them. If you must drive through standing water, drive slowly to prevent water from entering the passenger compartment or the engine compartment. Water in these areas could cause damage to electrical components or wiring of the engine or transmission, or could result in water being ingested by the engine through the air intake, causing severe internal engine damage. Any such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Passenger compartment Warning! G Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. The rear cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects. Always use the partition net when transporting cargo. Partition net cannot secure hard or heavy objects. Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible using the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo floor area and fastening materials. i Vehicles with AIRMATIC*: If you have selected the raised level ( page 272) before driving through standing water, the maximum water depth is 12 in (30 cm). 338