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.
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle
damage when driv ing through water, for example
on flooded roads:
- The water must not be any higher than the bot-
tom of the vehicle body.
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- Do not drive faster than walking speed.
A WARNING
After driving thro ugh water or m ud, the effec-
tiveness of the brakes may be red uced 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,
transmiss ion, suspension or electrical sys-
tem can be severely damaged by drivi ng
throug h water .
- Always switch the Start/Stop system* off
when driv ing through water¢ page 79.
(D Tips
- Determine the depth before driving throug h
water.
- Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch t he engine off when driving through
water.
- Keep in mind that oncom ing vehicles may
create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep fo r your vehicle to drive
throug h safely.
- Avoid dr iving through salt water, because
this can cause corrosion .
Economical and environmentally-friendly
driving
The amou nt of fuel consumption, t he environ -
mental impact and the wear to the engine,
brakes and tires depends mostly on your driving
style. With an ant icipatory and economic driving
style, fuel consumpt ion can be reduced by ap-
prox imately 10-15%. The fol lowing t ips will help
you conserve the environment and your money at
the same time .
Anticipatory driving
A vehicle uses the most fuel when accelerating.
When you drive with anticipation, you do not
need to brake as often and so you accelerate less.
When possible, let your vehicle coast with a gear .,.
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