effect by applying greater force to the brake
pedal.
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do not drive with a trailer during the first
800 km.
Driving tips
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WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can impede
pedal travel or block a pedal which is
depressed. This jeopardises safe operation of
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects in the vehicle safely, so that
they cannot reach the driver's footwell. Make
sure the floormats and carpets are properly
secured so that they cannot slip and obstruct
the pedals. Do not lay several floormats or
carpets 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.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
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WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
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DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient
ventilation is not possible, poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, for example, if the
vehicle gets stuck in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you have to leave the engine running, keep
the exhaust pipe and the area around the
vehicle free of snow. Open a window on the
leeward side of the vehicle to ensure an ade-
quate supply of fresh air.
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WARNING
The braking system can overheat if you leave
your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
This increases the braking distance and could
even cause the braking system to fail. There is
a risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Do
not simultaneously depress both the brake
pedal and the accelerator pedal while driving.
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Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
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Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use the
engine's full performance until it has reached
operating temperature.
When pulling away on a slippery surface, do
not allow the drive wheels to spin if possible.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
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If the vehicle is predominantly used for
short-distance driving, this could lead to a
fault in the automatic cleaning function for
the diesel particle filter. As a result, fuel may
accumulate in the engine oil and cause engine
failure.
!
During automatic regeneration, extremely
hot exhaust gases escape from the exhaust
pipe. Maintain a distance of at least 1 metre to
other objects, e.g. parked vehicles, in order to
avoid damage to property.
If you usually drive short distances, then drive on
a motorway or an inter-urban road for
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