Cupra TERRAMAR 2024 - Driving on Flooded Roads; Four-Wheel Drive (4 Drive)

Driving
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Driving indications
NOTICE
An open rear lid changes the height and, in
some cases, the length of the vehicle.
Note
Depending on the country, it may be forbid-
den to drive with the rear lid open. Please
observe the legal regulations of the country
in question.
Driving on ooded roads
To prevent damage to the vehicle driving on
ooded roads, take the following into account:
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Water should never come above the lower
edge of the bodywork.
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Drive at pedestrian speed.
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Never stop the vehicle in the water, drive in
reverse or stop the engine.
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Vehicles driving in the opposite direction
form waves that can raise the water level so
high that your vehicle will not be able to cross
the water safely.
WARNING
After driving through ooded zones, braking
eectiveness can decrease if the brake discs
or pads are damp ›››page186.
Note
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Driving through ooded areas may severely
damage vehicle components such as the en-
gine, drive train or electrical system.
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Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion)
›››page391.
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Whenever driving through water, the
Start-Stop system must be switched o
›››page174.
Running in
Please observe the instructions for running-in
new components.
Running-in the engine
A new engine must be driven through a
run-in period during its rst 1500kilometres
(1000miles). During its rst few hours of
running, the internal friction in the engine is
greater than later on when all the moving parts
have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the rst 1500km
(1000miles) inuences the future engine per-
formance. Throughout the life of the vehicle,
it should be driven at a moderate speed (es-
pecially when the engine is cold) this will re-
duce engine wear and increase its useful life.
Never drive at extremely low engine speeds.
Always engage a lower gear when the engine
works “irregularly”. For the rst 1000km or
600miles, please note:
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Do not use full throttle.
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Do not force the engine above two thirds of
its maximum speed.
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Do not tow a trailer.
Between 1000 and 1500kilometres (600 to
1000miles), gradually increase power until
reaching the maximum speed and high engine
speeds.
Running in new tyres and brake pads
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Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres
›››page372.
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Information about brakes ›››page186.
For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be increased and the engine oil
consumption reduced.
Four-wheel drive (4Drive)
On four-wheel drive models, the engine power
is distributed to all four wheels
General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the engine
power is distributed to all four wheels. The dis-
tribution of power is controlled automatically
according to your driving style and the road
conditions. See also ›››page188.