[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 9 Model: E26-A ]
5 Starting and driving
Break-in schedule ........................................................................................ 5-2
Before starting engine ................................................................................ 5-2
Precautions when starting and driving ................................................... 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ........................................................ 5-2
Three-way catalyst (gasoline engine model) ................................. 5-3
Turbocharger system (diesel engine model) .................................. 5-3
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (if equipped for diesel
engine model) ............................................................................................... 5-4
Manual regeneration ............................................................................. 5-4
Interrupting the manual regeneration process ............................... 5-5
Care when driving ....................................................................................... 5-5
Engine cold start period ...................................................................... 5-5
Loading luggage ................................................................................... 5-5
Driving in wet conditions .................................................................... 5-5
Driving in winter conditions ................................................................ 5-5
Ignition switch ............................................................................................... 5-6
Automatic Transmission (AT) ............................................................. 5-6
Manual Transmission (MT) .................................................................. 5-6
Steering lock .......................................................................................... 5-6
Key positions .......................................................................................... 5-6
Starting engine ............................................................................................. 5-7
Gasoline engine ..................................................... ............................... 5-7
Diesel engine ......................................................................................... 5-7
Driving vehicle .............................................................................................. 5-8
Driving with Automatic Transmission (AT) ...................................... 5-8
Driving with Manual Transmission (MT) ....................................... 5-11
Snow mode (if equipped) ...................................................................... 5-12
Snow mode switch ............................................................................ 5-12
Parking ......................................................................................................... 5-12
Trailer towing (except for South Africa) .............................................. 5-14
Trailer towing (for South Africa) ........................................................... 5-14
Operating precautions ...................................................................... 5-14
Tire pressure ..................................................................................... 5-14
Safety chains .................................................................................... 5-14
Trailer brakes ........................................... ......................................... 5-14
Power steering system ........................................................................... 5-15
Brake system ............................................................................................ 5-15
Brake precautions ........................................................................... 5-15
Brake assist (if equipped) ............................................................. 5-16
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (if equipped) ....................... 5-16
Vehicle security ......................................................................................... 5-17
Cold weather driving ............................................................................... 5-17
Battery ................................................................................................ 5-17
Engine coolant ................................................................................. 5-17
Tire equipment ................................................................................. 5-17
Special winter equipment .............................................................. 5-18
Parking brake .................................................................................... 5-18
Corrosion protection ....................................................................... 5-18