Dr iv in g
Driving
General information
Breaking in
A new vehicle must be broken in for the first
1,000 mi les (1,500 km). Do not dr ive at speeds
t hat will exceed 2/3 of the maximum permitted
engine speed (RPM) for the first 600 miles
(1,000 km), and avoid fu ll acceleration during
this period . You may gradually start increasing
the RPM and the speed between 600 miles
(1,000 km) and 1,000 miles (1,500 km) .
During the first hours of use, the engine has a
higher internal friction than later on when all
moving parts have settled into place with each
other.
How the vehicle is driven during the first 1,000
miles (1,500 km) also affects the engine quality .
Drive at moderate engine speeds after the initial
break-in period, part icularly when running a cold
engine. This will reduce engine wear and improve
the m ileage .
Do not drive at too
low of an engine speed (RPM).
Shift down if the engine stops running "smooth-
ly". Extremely high engine speeds are automati-
cally reduced .
Reducing the risk of vehicle damage
@ Note
When driving on poor roads, by curbs and on
st eep ramps, make sure t hat low-hang ing
compone nts such as t he spoiler and exhaust
system do not come into contact with these
or they could be damaged. This especially ap-
plies to vehicles with low ground clearance
and vehicles that are heavily loaded.
Warming up/cooling down
Applies to: S models
By warming up/cooling down the engine carefu l-
ly, you can help reduce unnecessary stra in on
your vehicle when driving in a sporty style.
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The engine speed is lim ited when the engine is
cold - the full engine output is not availab le.
When the engine is at operat ing temperatu re,
the engine speed limitation moves to a higher
RPM range. Also, cold t ires may not have full
road gr ipping capabilities until they have warmed
up.
Your vehicle also has an after-run cooling fea-
ture . However, cooling down is still important.
The engine and the brakes as well as the exhaust
system and the transmission become very hot
whe n driving in a sporty style . Before you shut
t he vehicle off, you should cool down the vehicle
by drivi ng a few miles at low speeds with light ac-
celeration.
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle
damag e when driving throug h water, for exampl e
on f looded roads:
- The water must not be any higher t han the bot-
tom of the vehicle body.
- Do not dr ive faster tha n wal king speed.
& WARNING
After driving th rough water or m ud, the effec -
tiveness of the brakes may be reduced due to
moisture on the brake rotors and brake pads.
A few careful brake applications shou ld dry
off the brakes and restore the full braking ef-
fect .
@ Note
- Vehicle components such as the engine,
t ransmiss ion, suspension or elect rical sys-
tem can be severely damaged by drivi ng
throug h water .
- Always switch the Start/Stop system* off
when driving through water ¢ page 70.
(D Tips
- Determine the depth before driving throug h
water.
- Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch the engine off when driving through
water.
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