8. Driving
Your car is designed for driving. This section covers the essential driver controls that allow you to start, stop,
steer and change gears. You can also find information about driving characteristics and handling here.
Many of your car's driving features can be customised for a personalised experience. While some features are more directed to-
wards comfort, others are strictly safety related. It's important to check your driving position, maintain good visibility and to al-
ways stay attentive and focused while driving.
8.1. A typical driving cycle
This description provides an overview of your car's capabilities and behaviour in the different stages of a
typical driving cycle.
A driving cycle starts when you unlock your car and ends when your car is powered down after driving.
The different situations and scenarios described here have their own sections in this manual with more detailed information.
Approaching and unlocking
Your car unlocks differently depending on which type of key you use. When your car unlocks, it also powers on.
Entering
When you enter your car, it can automatically select your profile if you use a connected key. It adjusts the driver's space and ap-
plies your profile settings for features and car behaviour. Additional features can be accessed when you are seated and ready to
drive, such as climate and comfort.
Beginning your drive
To start your car, place your key on the card reader. You can then press the brake pedal and select a gear to begin your drive. Your
car can notify you of any open doors, unbuckled seatbelts or other issues related to driving.
Tip
There's information in this manual that might be useful, depending on what kind of journey you're about to go on. For
example, you can find information about your car's stowing capabilities or what you need to think about when driving in
winter conditions.
Parking
Your car will automatically apply the parking brake and enter a parked state. This is part of a gradual power-down as you get
ready to leave the car. If you want to remain in your car after parking, with the climate and media features still available, you can
activate the parking comfort feature.
The content of this manual represents the status of the user manual at the time of printing and may not be completely valid in future
instances. For more information, refer to the first page for the complete disclaimer note.
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