New brake pads
Correct and safe
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.
Introductory notes for correct
use
New tyres
New tyres do not have optimum grip for the first
500 km. Therefore, drive very carefully.
— 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.
Regular checks
— When using the vehicle, the generally binding le-
gal 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.
What should be taken into account before driving?
A vehicle with technical defects can increase the risk
of accidents and injuries.
Eliminate any defects before driving. If required,
seek the help of a specialised garage.
— Do not exceed the maximum permissible weights
and loads.
Pay special attention to the following points:
— Is the tyre undamaged?
— Do not exceed the maximum permissible roof
load.
— Use the specified fuel and operating fluids.
— Is the tyre tread sufficient?
— Drive on roads that meet the technical vehicle pa-
rameters. Obstacles that exceed the ground clear-
ance of the vehicle » page 130 can damage the
vehicle when driving over them.
— 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?
— 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.
— Is the air intake in the engine compartment free
from obstruction?
— Are the air outlet nozzles or air intake in front of
the windscreen free from obstruction?
— All work on the vehicle’s safety systems may only
be carried out by a specialist garage. This con-
cerns e.g. the seat belts or the airbag system.
— Are the windscreen wiper and washer system and
windscreen wiper blades functional?
— When using accessories, please note the instruc-
tions in the accessory manufacturer’s instruction
manual. These include child seats, roof racks,
compressors etc.
— Is the windscreen washer fluid level sufficient?
— Are the windscreen wiper blades in good condi-
tion?
— Please note the service intervals.
— Are all seatbelt system components in good
working order? Are the seatbelts clean and have
the buckles been unclogged?
— Is the spoiler working properly?
New vehicle or new parts
— Are parts and components of the vehicle still visi-
bly attached?
New vehicle - Running in the engine
— Are there no oil stains or other operating fluids
under the vehicle?
Driving style during the first 1500 km determines
the quality of the engine run-in process.
— During the first 1000 km, rev the engine to max.
3/4 of the highest permissible engine speed and
avoid using a trailer.
Improper vehicle adjustments
— Over the next 500 km, the engine speed can be
slowly increased.
Improper changes and maintenance can cause mal-
functions and affect safety-relevant and other func-
tions of the vehicle.
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.
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