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Driving tips

Things to remember when driving

Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐

stances.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific 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 using these functions and

systems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

From 1,200 miles/2,000 km

The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be

increased.

Tires

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐

ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;

they achieve their full traction potential after a

break-in time.

Drive conservatively for the first

200 miles/300 km.

Breaking-in period

General information

Moving parts need to begin working together

smoothly.

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.

The following instructions will help you to ach‐

ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.

During break-in, do not use the Launch Con‐

trol.

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.

Safety information

WARNING

Due to new parts and components,

safety and driver assistance systems can react

with a delay. There is a risk of an accident. Af‐

ter installing new parts or with a new vehicle,

drive conservatively and intervene early if nec‐

essary. Observe the break-in procedures of

the respective parts and components.◀

General driving notes

Closing the tailgate

Safety information

WARNING

Engine, transmission, and axle drive

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

Do not exceed the maximum engine and road

speed:

An open tailgate protrudes from the vehi‐

cle and can endanger occupants and other

traffic participants or damage the vehicle in the

event of an accident, braking or evasive ma‐

neuvers. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter

the car's interior. There is a risk of injury or risk

of damage to property. Do not drive with the

tailgate open.◀

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For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and

100 mph/160 km/h.

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Driving tips

Driving with the tailgate open

If driving with the tailgate open cannot be

avoided:

Mobile communication devices in the

vehicle

WARNING

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Close all windows and the glass sunroof.

Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.

Drive moderately.

Vehicle electronics and mobile phones

can influence one another. There is radiation

due to the transmission operations of mobile

phones. There is a risk of injury or risk of prop‐

erty damage. If possible, in the vehicle's inte‐

rior use only mobile phones with direct con‐

nections to an exterior antenna in order to

exclude mutual interference and deflect the ra‐

diation from the vehicle's interior.◀

Hot exhaust system

WARNING

During driving operation, high tempera‐

tures can occur underneath the vehicle body,

e.g., caused by the exhaust gas system. If

combustible materials, such as leaves or grass,

come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust

gas system, these materials can ignite. There

is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Do

not remove the heat shields installed and never

apply 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 ex‐

haust system.◀

Hydroplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can

form between the tires and road surface.

This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐

ing. 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.

Driving through water

General information

Climate control windshield

When driving through water, observe the fol‐

lowing:

▷

Drive through calm water only.

Drive through water only if it is not deeper

than maximum 17.6 inches/45 cm.

▷

Drive through water no faster than walking

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

Safety information

The marked area is not covered with heat re‐

flective coating.

NOTE

Use this area for garage door openers, devices

for electronic toll collection, etc.

When driving too quickly through too

deep water, water can enter into the engine

compartment, the electrical system or the

transmission. There is a risk of property dam‐

age. When driving through water, do not ex‐

ceed the maximum indicated water level and

the maximum speed for driving through wa‐

ter.◀

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Hills

Braking safely

The vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand‐

ard feature.

General information

Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the

gear that requires least braking effort. Other‐

wise, the brakes may overheat and reduce

brake efficiency.

Perform an emergency stop in situations that

require such.

Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid

any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef‐

fort.

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.

Safety information

In certain braking situations, the perforated

brake discs can emit functional noises. Func‐

tional noises have no effect on the perform‐

ance and operational reliability of the brake.

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

cannot 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.◀

In idle state or with the engine switched

off, safety-relevant functions, for instance en‐

gine braking effect, braking force boost and

steering assistance, are restricted or not avail‐

able 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 contamina‐

tion on the brake pads are increased by the fol‐

lowing circumstances:

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Low mileage.

Driving in wet conditions

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

gently press the brake pedal every few miles.

Extended periods when the vehicle is not

used at all.

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Infrequent use of the brakes.

Ensure that this action does not endanger

other traffic.

Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning

agents.

The heat generated during braking dries brake

discs and brake pads and protects them

against corrosion.

Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause

a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐

sponse - generally this cannot be corrected.

In this way braking efficiency will be available

when you need it.

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Avoid that the chassis bottom coming in

contact with the ground.

Condensation water under the parked

vehicle

When using the automatic climate control,

condensation water develops and collects un‐

derneath the vehicle.

The ground clearance is no more than

7.8 inches/20 cm and can vary according

to the vehicle's load.

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When wheels continue to spin, depress the

accelerator so that driving stability control

systems can distribute the driving force to

the wheels. Activate DTC Dynamic Trac‐

tion Control if available.

Driving on poor roads

Concept

Because of its greater ground clearance, the

vehicle can be driven on a variety of road types

and qualities.

After a trip on poor roads

After a trip on poor roads, check wheels and

tires for damage to maintain driving safety.

Clear heavy soiling from the body.

All-wheel drive can help improve forward mo‐

mentum.

Safety information

Driving on racetracks

NOTE

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

competition.

Objects in unpaved areas, e.g., stones or

branches, can damage the vehicle. There is a

risk of property damage. Do not drive on un‐

paved terrain.◀

When driving on poor roads

For your own safety, for the safety of passen‐

gers and of the vehicle, heed the following

points:

▷

Become familiar with the vehicle before

starting a trip; do not take risks while driv‐

ing.

▷

Adjust the speed to the road surface con‐

ditions. The steeper and more uneven the

road surface, the slower the speed should

be.

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When driving on steep uphill or downhill

grades: add engine oil and coolant up to

near the MAX mark. Uphill and downhill

grades can be traveled up to no more than

50 %.

On steep downhill grades, use Hill Descent

Control HDC.

Starting out is possible on uphill grades up

to 32 %. The permissible side tilt is 50 %.

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