208 Driving and operating
Driving and
operating
Driving information...................... 208
Starting and operating ................ 208
Automatic transmission .............. 213
Manual transmission................... 221
Brakes ........................................ 223
Ride control systems .................. 225
Object detection systems ........... 230
Fuel............................................. 236
Towing ........................................ 244
Conversions and add-ons........... 249
Driving information
Before entering
the vehicle
Check that windows, mirrors and
lamps are clean.
Visually check tyre infl ation. Check
tyre pressures weekly.
Before driving off
1. Close and secure all doors.
2. Position the seat for comfortable
driving.
3. Adjust rear view mirrors.
4. Fasten seat belts.
5. Check that warning indicators
illuminate when turning the
ignition on. See Warning lights,
gauges and indicators on
page 74 .
Starting and
operating
New vehicle running- in
Use the following precautions to
improve performance:
• Do not make full throttle starts.
• Avoid downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle.
• For the fi rst 1,000 km:
Do not drive at any one
constant speed.
Use moderate acceleration in
lower gears.
Avoid vehicle speeds above
110 km/h.
• Between the fi rst 1,000 km and
5,000 km, heavy acceleration in
lower gears may be used.
Vehicle speeds above 110 km/h
should be limited to fi ve minutes
per use.
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