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Change gear before the tachometer needle is
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of the way to the red area of the tachome‐
ter.
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Do not shift down a gear manually in order to
brake.
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Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
full throttle.
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Do not depress the accelerator pedal past
the pressure point (kickdown).
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Only increase the engine speed gradually and
accelerate the vehicle to full speed after
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe the following breaking-in
notes:
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In certain driving and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐
tem effectiveness is not reached until the
end of this teach-in process.
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Brakepads, brake discs and tires that are
either new or have been replaced only ach‐
ieve optimum braking effect and grip after
several hundred miles of driving. Compen‐
sate for the reduced braking effect by apply‐
ing greater force to the brake pedal.
Notes on driving
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
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Always install the floor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure
that there is always sufficient room for
the pedals.
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Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one another.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to incor‐
rect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example:
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Shoes with platform soles
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Shoes with high heels
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Slippers
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Always wear suitable footwear so that
you can operate the pedals safely.
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WARNING Risk of accident if the ignition
is switched off while driving
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
You will need to use considerably more force
to steer and brake, for example.
#
Do not switch off the ignition while driv‐
ing.
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