14 Correct and safe › Introductory notes for correct use
Regular checks
Correct and safe
What should be taken into account before driving?
A vehicle with technical defects can increase the risk
of accidents and injuries.
Introductory notes for correct use
Read this Owner's Manual carefully, as proceeding
in accordance with this manual is a prerequisite for
the correct use of the vehicle. This Owner's Manual
should therefore always be in the vehicle.
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Eliminate any defects before driving. If required,
seek the help of a specialised garage.
Pay special attention to the following points:
When using the vehicle, the generally binding legal
provisions that are specific to the country must be
observed. Such as those for transporting children,
switching off airbags, using tyres, road traffic and
the like.
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Is the tyre undamaged?
Is the tyre tread sufficient?
Is the tyre pressure sufficient?
Do the headlamps, brake and turn signals work?
Is the windscreen in good condition?
Is the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level OK?
Is the air intake in the engine compartment free
from obstruction?
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible weights
and loads.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible roof load.
Use the specified fuel and operating fluids.
Drive on roads that meet the technical vehicle pa-
rameters. Obstacles that exceed the ground clear-
ance of the vehicle » page 153 can damage the ve-
hicle when driving over them.
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Are the air outlet nozzles or air intake in front of
the windscreen free from obstruction?
Are the windscreen wiper and washer system and
windscreen wiper blades functional?
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Care must be taken during operations related to
operation, maintenance and self-help to avoid
damage to the vehicle or injury. If required, seek
the help of a specialised garage.
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Is the windscreen washer fluid level sufficient?
Are the windscreen wiper blades in good condi-
tion?
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Are all seatbelt system components in good work-
ing order? Are the seatbelts clean and have the
buckles been unclogged?
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All work on the vehicle’s safety systems may only
be carried out by a specialist garage. This concerns
e.g. the seat belts or the airbag system.
When using accessories, please note the instruc-
tions in the accessory manufacturer’s instruction
manual. These include child seats, roof racks, com-
pressors etc.
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Is the spoiler working properly?
Are parts and components of the vehicle still visi-
bly attached?
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Are there no oil stains or other operating fluids un-
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der the vehicle?
Please note the service intervals.
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Improper vehicle adjustments
New vehicle or new parts
Improper changes and maintenance can cause mal-
functions and affect safety-relevant and other func-
tions of the vehicle.
New vehicle - Running in the engine
Driving style during the first 1500 km determines
the quality of the engine run-in process.
Adjustments, repairs and technical changes to the
vehicle should only be carried out by a specialist
garage.
Never cover the engine with additional insulation
material, e.g. with a cover.
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During the first 1000 km, rev the engine to max.
3/4 of the highest permissible engine speed and
avoid using a trailer.
Over the next 500 km, the engine speed can be
slowly increased.
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Depending on driving style and operating conditions,
the engine consumes some oil, up to 0.5 l/1000 km.
Consumption may be higher over the next 5000 km.
Keep sensors and cameras functional
Some functions of your vehicle are supported by
sensors and cameras inside and outside the vehicle.
New brake pads
New brake pads do not provide the optimum braking
effect during the first 200 km, they have to be worn
in first. Therefore, drive very carefully.
Accessories additionally installed on the vehicle rear,
such as bicycle carriers, can impair the functioning of
the sensors and cameras.
New tyres
Do not cover or stick over the sensors and cam-
eras and keep them clean.
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New tyres do not have optimum grip for the first
500 km. Therefore, drive very carefully.
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