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Things to remember when driving

Engine, transmission, and axle

drive

Vehicle features and

options

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

Do not exceed the maximum engine and road

speed:

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also applies to

safety-related functions and systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

▷ For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and

100 mph/160 km/h.

Avoid full load or kickdown under all circumstan‐

ces.

From 1,200 miles/2,000 km

The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be

increased.

Breaking-in period

General information

Moving parts need to begin working together

smoothly.

Tires

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufacturing

circumstances when tires are brand-new; they

achieve their full traction potential after a break-in

time.

The following instructions will help you to ach‐

ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.

During break-in, do not use the Launch Control.

Drive conservatively for the first

200 miles/300 km.

Safety information

Brake system

Brake discs and brake pads only reach their full

effectiveness after approx. 300 miles/500 km.

Drive moderately during this break-in period.

WARNING

Due to new parts and components, safety and

driver assistance systems can react with a de‐

lay. There is a risk of an accident. After instal‐

ling new parts or with a new vehicle, drive con‐

servatively and intervene early if necessary.

Observe the break-in procedures of the re‐

spective parts and components.

Clutch

The function of the clutch reaches its optimal

level only after a distance driven of approx.

300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,

engage the clutch gently.

Following part replacement

The same break-in procedures should be ob‐

served if any of the components above-men‐

tioned have to be renewed in the course of the

vehicle's operating life.

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Mobile communication devices

in the vehicle

General driving notes

Closing the tailgate

Safety information

WARNING

Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can in‐

fluence one another. There is radiation due to

the transmission operations of mobile phones.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to

property. If possible, in the car's interior use

only mobile phones with direct connections to

an exterior antenna in order to exclude mutual

interference and deflect the radiation from the

car's interior.

WARNING

An open tailgate protrudes from the vehicle and

can endanger occupants and other traffic par‐

ticipants or damage the vehicle in the event of

an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers. In

addition, exhaust fumes may enter the car's in‐

terior. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Do not drive with the tailgate open.

Hydroplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can

form between the tires and road surface.

Driving with the tailgate open

If driving with the tailgate open cannot be

avoided:

This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning.

It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of

contact between the tires and the road surface,

ultimately undermining your ability to steer and

brake the vehicle.

▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof.

▷ Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.

▷ Drive moderately.

Driving through water

Hot exhaust gas system

General information

When driving through water, follow the following:

WARNING

During driving operation, high temperatures can

occur underneath the vehicle body, for instance

caused by the exhaust gas system. If combusti‐

ble materials, such as leaves or grass, come in

contact with hot parts of the exhaust gas sys‐

tem, these materials can ignite. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not

remove the heat shields installed and never ap‐

ply undercoating to them. Make sure that no

combustible materials can come in contact with

hot vehicle parts in driving operation, idle or

during parking. Do not touch the hot exhaust

gas system.

▷ Drive through calm water only.

▷ Drive through water only if it is not deeper

than maximum 9.8 in/25 cm.

▷ Drive through water no faster than walking

speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.

Safety information

NOTE

When driving too quickly through too deep wa‐

ter, water can enter into the engine compart‐

ment, the electrical system or the transmission.

There is a risk of damage to property. When

driving through water, do not exceed the maxi‐

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mum indicated water level and the maximum

speed for driving through water.

The heat generated during braking dries brake

discs and brake pads and protects them against

corrosion.

In this way braking efficiency will be available

when you need it.

Braking safely

General information

The vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard

feature.

Hills

General information

Perform an emergency stop in situations that re‐

quire such.

Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear

that requires least braking effort. Otherwise, the

brakes may overheat and reduce brake effi‐

ciency.

Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any

obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.

You can increase the engine's braking effect by

shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if

needed.

Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the

hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active

mode.

In certain braking situations, the perforated brake

discs can emit functional noises. Functional

noises have no effect on the performance and

operational reliability of the brake.

Safety information

WARNING

Light but consistent brake pressure can lead to

high temperatures, brakes wearing out and

possibly even brake failure. There is a risk of an

accident. Avoid placing excessive stress on the

brake system.

Objects in the movement area

around pedals and floor area

WARNING

Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the

pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in

the vehicle such that they are secured and can‐

not enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor

mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can

be safely attached to the floor. Do not use

loose floor mats and do not layer several floor

mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear‐

ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats

are securely fastened again after they were re‐

moved, for instance for cleaning.

WARNING

In idle state or with the engine switched off,

safety-relevant functions, for instance engine

braking effect, braking force boost and steering

assistance, are restricted or not available at all.

There is a risk of an accident. Do not drive in

idle state or with the engine switched off.

Brake disc corrosion

Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination

on the brake pads are increased by the following

circumstances:

Driving in wet conditions

When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, gen‐

tly press the brake pedal every few miles.

▷ Low mileage.

▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not

used at all.

Ensure that this action does not endanger other

traffic.

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▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.

▷ Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning

agents.

Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a

pulsating effect on the brakes in their response -

generally this cannot be corrected.

Condensation water under the

parked vehicle

When using the automatic climate control, con‐

densation water develops and collects under‐

neath the vehicle.

Driving on racetracks

Higher mechanical and thermal loads during

racetrack operation lead to increased wear. This

wear is not covered by the warranty. The vehicle

is not designed for use in motor sports competi‐

tion.

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