When driving on rough tracks and off-road always drive slowly and be aware of possible hazards.
Please observe the following precautions if you drive the vehicle on unsurfaced tracks or off-road:
When driving off-road you are advised to avoid tracks or terrain which are not suited to the design of the car and your own driving skills and experience. Do not take risks.
Drive slowly and be ready for possible hazards.
Be aware of the maximum ground clearance of your vehicle.
Activate the off-road mode if required link►.
On steep downhill gradients make use of the downhill assist function link►.
Loose surfaces and off-road terrain
On unfamiliar roads and off-road terrain, drive slowly and be prepared for unexpected obstacles, such as pot-holes, rocks or tree stumps, etc.
To prevent ground contact and possible damage to the underside, do not drive the bottom of your vehicle directly over raised obstacles. Instead, drive the wheels on one side of the car up and across the top of the obstacle.
When driving over sand or soft mud, maintain a moderate speed and avoid stopping if possible.
Driving through water
Please observe the important safety warnings on link►.
Steep slopes
Should you encounter a situation where the car will not climb up a slope do not try to turn around. Drive back down in reverse gear, otherwise there is risk that the car may tip over.
If the vehicle is threatening to overturn when negotiating a steep slope at an angle, steer downhill immediately.
Do not park your car on steep uphill or downhill slopes.
To reduce any risk of tipping over, drive directly up or down a slope wherever possible, in line with the gradient. Do not take the slope at an angle.