ESP MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV 2008 Owners Manual

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Distance recorder
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning system (Vehi-
cles with Distronic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..62
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Cleaning the sensors . . . . . . . . . . .247
Cove r.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Display message . . . . . .257, 258, 264
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Door
Automatic locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .302
Opening (from the inside) . . . . . . . .71
Door control panel
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Driver's door Unlocking (KEYLESS GO) . . . . . . . . .71
Driver's seat position . . . . . . . . . . . ..96
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Driving safety system . . . . . . . . . . . ..58
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Adaptive brake lamps . . . . . . . . . . .59BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.59
Distance warning system (vehi-
cles with Distronic) . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
EBV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
ESP ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Driving system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
4MATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Level control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Rear axle level control . . . . . . . . . .151
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Driving tip
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Driving on wet road s.. . . . . . . . ..234
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
DVD audio
Operation (on-board computer) . . .126
DVD video
Operation (on-board computer) . . .127 E
Easy-entry/exit feature Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Easy-entry feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..89
3rd row of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Easy-exit feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
3rd row of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
EASY-PACK tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..73
EBV (electronic brake-power distri-
bution) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Electrical/electronic equipment
Retrofitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Electronic brake-power distribution
see EBV
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Electronic Traction Support see ETS
e mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Emergency key element Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Emergency locking
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Emergency release
Fuel filler fla p.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .292 Index
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Emergency spare wheel
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317
see Flat tyre
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Engine
Running irregularl y.. . . . . . . . . . . .291
Starting problems . . . . . . . . .290, 291
Starting with KEYLESS GO . . . . . . .111
Starting with the key . . . . . . . . . . .110
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342
Engine diagnostic warning lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284
Engine electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..339
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Filler neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .60
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . .61
Display message . . . . . . . . . .258, 259
Trailer stabilisatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 282
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) . ..61
Exterior lighting Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Exterior mirrors
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . .91
Folding in/out (automatically ).. . . .91
Folding in/out (electrically) . . . . . . .91
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Resettin g.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Exterior view
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 F
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Flat tyre Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
MOExtended run-flat system . . . . .322
Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .313
TIREFIT kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Floormat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Foglamps Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Foot-operated parking brake
see Parking brake
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 Frequencies
Garage door opene r.. . . . . . . . . . .363
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Front-passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . ..45
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
Diese l.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . ..356, 357
Fuel filler flap Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Fuel filter
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Fuel line
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Fuel tank
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Fuse allocation chart . . . . . . . . . . ..333
Fuse box Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . .334
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . .334
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 Index
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Garage door Opening/closing (with the remote
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . ..211
Clearing the memory . . . . . . . . . . .212
Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363
Programming the remote control . .211
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts . . . ..338
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . ..201
Gross vehicle weight, maximum
permissible . . . . . . . . . . . .351, 352, 353 H
Headlamps Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Misting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Headlamps delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Head restraint
Adjusting (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . .78, 80
Adjusting (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
NECK-PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Heating
see Air conditioning High-pressure cleaners
. . . . . . . . . ..244
Hill start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
HomeLink ®
see Garage door opener I
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Indicator and warning lamp Brakes (red ).. . . . . . . . . . . . .282, 283
Engine diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284
ESP ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 282
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF . . . .50, 279
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284
SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 283
Tyre pressure monitor . . . . . . . . . .284
Indicator and warning lamps . . . . ..281
Indicator lamp see Indicator and warning lamp
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . ..118
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . ..119
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Automatic control system . . . . . . .103
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Emergency lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Manual control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.103
Reading lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Interior motion sensor . . . . . . . . . . ..64
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
ISOFIX child seat securing system ..54 J
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329
Jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 K
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .305
Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . .305
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .109
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275, 276
Factory setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68, 69
Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Modifying the programming . . . . . . .68
KEYLESS GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .305
Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . .305
Closing the boot lid automatically . .74Index
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Stowage space
Centre air vents (2nd row of seats) 203
Centre console (2nd row of seats) .203
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Third row of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Submenu (on-board computer) . . ..1 29
Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Time/date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Summer opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Switching off the alarm
ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63T
Tailgate Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Limiting the opening angl e.. . . . . ..75 Opening/closing (automatically) . .
.73
Opening/closing (manually) . . . . . . .71
Tail lamps
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
Tank contents Calling up the range (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Technical data
Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344
Emergency spare wheel . . . . . . . . .349
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344
Trailer loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346, 348
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346, 348
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . .120
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .279
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .279
Third brake lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..322 Time
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .131
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
TIREFIT kit
Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
TopTether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Total distance recorder . . . . . ..26, 125
Resetting the trip meter . . . . . . . . .119
Tow-away protection . . . . . . . . . . . . ..64
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332
Towing eye Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .331
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332
Trailer
7-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Coupling up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Decoupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Display message . . . . . . . . . .270, 271
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Trailer loads
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Trailer tow hitch
Notes on care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Trailer towing
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
ESP ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Index
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Protection of the environment
16 Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integra-
ted environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on
this planet to be used sparingly and in a
manner which takes the requirements of
both nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your vehicle in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend
on the following factors:
R Operating conditions of your vehicle
R Your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
R Avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R Make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct. R
Do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
R Remove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
R A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
R Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
R Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
R Do not warm up the engine with the vehi-
cle stationary.
R Drive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
R Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R Change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to 2
/ 3of its maximum engine
speed.
R Switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Introduction
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Instrument cluster
27Function Page
1 ABS warning lamp
281
2 LIM indicator lamp
149
3
ESP
®
warning lamp 282
4 Display unit for the speed-
ometer
5
Distance warning lamp*
1 62
6 Brake system warning lamp
283
7 Tyre pressure warning
lamp*
2 284
8 Turn signal indicator lamp,
left
99
9 Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: dimmer
a Reset button
119
b Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: brighter Function Page
c Turn signal indicator lamp,
right
99
d Seat belt warning lamp
284
e Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
111
f SRS warning lamp 41,
283 g Engine diagnostics warning
lamp
284
h Main-beam indicator lamp
100
j Rev counter
119
k Fuel gauge
l Fuel filler cap location: cap
is on the right at the rear Function Page
m Reserve tank warning lamp
286
n Total distance recorder
125
o Trip meter
119
p Multi-function display
119
q Gearshift program display
116
r Transmission position dis-
play
115
s Depending on the setting in
the on-board computer:
125
• outside temperature
3
• digital speedometer t Speedometer (the unit can
be changed to miles in the
on-board computer)
130
u Clock
131
1
On vehicles without Distronic* the symbol lights up briefly but has no function.
2 Only on vehicles with tyre pressure monitor*.
3 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the outside temperature is always displayed in the digital speedometer. At a glance
* optional
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Instrument cluster
29Function Page
1 ABS warning lamp
281
2 LIM indicator lamp
149
3
ESP
®
warning lamp 282
4 Display unit for the speed-
ometer
5
Distance warning lamp*
4 62
6 Brake system warning lamp
283
7 Tyre pressure warning
lamp*
5 284
8 Turn signal indicator lamp,
left
99
9 Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: dimmer
a Reset button
119
b Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: brighter
c Turn signal indicator lamp,
right
99 Function Page
d Seat belt warning lamp
284
e Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
111
f SRS warning lamp 41,
283 g Engine diagnostics warning
lamp
284
h Main-beam indicator lamp
100
j Rev counter
119
k Fuel gauge
l Fuel filler cap location: cap
is on the right at the rear
m Reserve tank warning lamp
286
n Total distance recorder
125
o Trip meter
119
p Multi-function display
119
q Gearshift program display
116 Function Page
r Transmission position dis-
play
115
s Depending on the setting in
the on-board computer:
125
• outside temperature
6
• digital speedometer t Speedometer
130
u Clock
131
4
On vehicles without Distronic* the symbol lights up briefly but has no function.
5 Only on vehicles with tyre pressure monitor*.
6 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the outside temperature is always displayed in the digital speedometer. At a glance
* optional
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Centre console
31Centre console
Upper section Function Page
1
Controls COMAND APS*
and the audio system – see
the respective operating
instructions
2 Controls Thermatic or
Thermotronic*
161
Switches the rear window
heating on/off
173
3 Switches the right-hand
seat heating* on
/off 87
4 Switches the right-hand
seat ventilation* on
/off 86
5 Switches the auxiliary heat-
ing* on
/off 174
6
Vehicle level control*: rai-
ses/lowers the vehicle
152
7 Automatic transmission
gearshift program selection
button
116
8 59
warning
lamp 50 Function Page
9 Switches the hazard warn-
ing lamps on/off
100
a Anti-theft alarm system
indicator lamp*
63
b Deactivates/activates
Parktronic (PTS)*
155
c Deactivates/activates
ESP
® 61
d Switches the left-hand seat
ventilation* on/off
86
e Switches the left-hand seat
heating* on/off
87
f
Selects ADS* settings 152At a glance
* optional
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Occupant safety
44 R
move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible, especially if a child is
secured in a child restraint system on the
seat.
R vehicle occupants – in particular, chil-
dren – must not lean their head into the
area of the window in which the sidebag/
windowbag is deployed.
R Rearward-facing child restraint systems
must not be fitted to the front-passenger
seat unless the front-passenger front air-
bag has been disabled. The front-
passenger front airbag of a vehicle fitted
with automatic child seat recognition* is
only disabled when a child restraint sys-
tem with automatic child seat recogni-
tion is fitted to the front-passenger seat.
The 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
warning lamp must be constantly lit.
If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle
does not have automatic child seat rec-
ognition*, or your rearward-facing child
restraint system does not have such a
feature, children must be secured in a
child restraint system on a suitable seat
in the rear. If you secure a forward-facing
child restraint system to the front- passenger seat, you must move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible.
R make sure there are no heavy or sharp-
edged objects in pockets of clothing.
R do not lean forwards, e.g. over the cover
of the driver's front airbag, particularly
when the vehicle is in motion.
R do not put your feet on the dashboard.
R only hold the steering wheel by the rim.
This allows the airbag to inflate fully. You
could be injured if the airbag is deployed
and you are holding the inside of the
steering wheel.
R do not lean on the doors from inside the
vehicle.
R make sure that there are no people, ani-
mals or objects between the vehicle
occupants and the area of deployment of
the airbag.
R do not place any objects between the
seat backrest and the door.
R do not hang any hard objects, for exam-
ple coat hangers, on the grab handles or
coat hooks.
R do not attach accessories, e.g. cup hold-
ers, to the doors. It is not possible to rule out a risk of injuries
caused by an airbag due to the high speed
at which the airbag is required to deploy.
G
Risk of injury
The airbag's functionality can only be guar-
anteed if the following parts are not cov-
ered and no badges or stickers are
attached to them:
R padded steering wheel boss
R front-passenger front airbag cover
R outer side of seats G
Risk of injury
When an airbag deploys, a small amount of
powder is released. The powder may cause
short-term breathing difficulties to persons
suffering from asthma or other pulmonary
conditions.
In order to prevent potential breathing dif-
ficulties you should leave the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. You can also open
the window to allow fresh air to enter the
interior. The powder does not constitute a
health hazard and does not indicate that
there is a fire in the vehicle. Safety
* optional
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