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Remove key 1 from your keyring.
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Insertkey 1 intothe slot.
The vehicle is startedafter abrief time.
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Leave thekey insertedduring theentirejour‐
ney.
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If youpull key 1 out of theslot, theengine
continues to run.
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Have key 1 checkedataqualified specialist
workshop.
If thevehicle doesnot start:
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Leave key 1 in theslot.
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Depress thebrake pedal.
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Startthe vehicle withthe start/stop button.
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Youcan also switch on thepower supplyor
theignition withthe start/stop button.
Breaking-in notes
Protect theengine during thefirst 1,000 miles
(1,500 km) by:
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Driving at varying road and engine speeds.
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Shifting to thenextgear up when or before
thetachometerneedle is Ô of theway to the
redarea.
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Avoiding stress on thevehicle suchasdriving
at full throttle.
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Notshifting manuallytoalowergear to
brake.
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After1,000 miles (1,500km),gradually
increasing theengine speed and accelerate
thevehicle up to full speed.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission: not
depressing theacceleratorpedalbeyond the
pressurepoint (kickdown).
This also applies if theengine or parts of thedriv‐
etrain have been replaced.
Also observe thefollowing breaking-in notes:
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The sensorsofthe ESP
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driving safetysystem
adjustautomaticallywhile acertain distance
is being driven afterthe vehicle has been
delivered or afterrepairs. Full system effec‐
tivenessisnot reached until theend of this
teach-in process.
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Neworexchanged brakepads, brakediscs
and tires onlyprovide optimal braking and
bonding afterseveralhundred kilometers.
Until then, compensatefor thereduced brak‐
ing effect by applying greater pressuretothe
brakepedal.
Driving tips
Notesondriving
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WARNING Risk of accident dueto
objectsinthe driver's footwell
Objectsinthe driver's footwell mayimpede
pedal travel or blockadepressed pedal.
This jeopardizes theoperating and road
safetyofthe vehicle.
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Stow all objectsinthe vehicle securely
so that they cannotget intothe driver's
footwell.
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Ensurefloor mats and carpets cannot
slip and provide sufficient room forthe
pedals.
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Do notlay multiple floor mats or carpets
on topofone another.
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WARNING Risk of accident dueto
unsuitable footwear
Operationofthe pedals mayberestricted due
to unsuitable footwear suchas:
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Shoes withplatform soles
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Shoes withhigh heels
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Slippers
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When driving alwayswear suitable
shoes in order to be able to operatethe
pedals safely.
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