Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
The sensor system of some driving and driving
safety systems adjusts automatically while a
certain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full system
effectiveness is not reached until the end of this
teach-in procedure.
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.
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.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
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WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
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overheat and cause a fire
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lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
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Before driving away, you must ensure that,
for your own safety and to avoid damage, the
charging cable has been removed from the
vehicle socket. Otherwise, you cannot shift
the transmission out of position P.
The braking performance of the electric motor
using recuperative braking is, in some operating
modes, either reduced or not effective:
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when the condition of charge of the high-volt-
age battery increases
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if the high-voltage battery is not yet at a nor-
mal operating temperature
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when driving close to the maximum speed
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when the vehicle is almost stationary
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in transmission position N
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during and after ESP stability control
If you do not make an additional effort to apply
the brake yourself, the braking effect may not be
sufficient. If necessary, counteract the reduced
regenerative braking effect by applying the
brake yourself.
Before commencing your journey, ensure that
the charging cable required for charging the
high-voltage battery is in the vehicle.
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Driving and parking
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