Useful information
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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
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Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (
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page 27).
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
Important safety notes
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after
several hundred kilometers of driving.
Compensate for this by applying greater force
to the brake pedal.
The first 1000 miles(1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance in the future.
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You should therefore drive at varying
vehicle and engine speeds for the first
1000 miles (1500 km).
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Ideally, for the first 1000 miles (1500 km),
drive in program E.
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Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full
throttle, during this period.
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Change gear in good time, before the
tachometer needle is
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of the way to the
red area of the tachometer.
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Do not manually shift to a lower gear to
brake the vehicle.
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If possible, do not depress the accelerator
pedal past the point of resistance
(kickdown).
After 1000 miles (1500 km), you can increase
the engine speed gradually and accelerate
the vehicle to full speed.
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You should also observe these notes on
breaking in if the engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced.
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Always observe the respective speed
limits.
Driving
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
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WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
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shoes with thick soles
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shoes with high heels
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slippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
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WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
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Driving
Driv
ing
and
parking
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