RUNNING IN
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Driving - 179
Vehicle with key
Diesel version
For the first 932 miles (1,500 km), do
not exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in the
highestgear,or2,500rpm.Aftercom
pleting this mileage you may drive
faster, although you may only expect
top performance after approximately
3,600 miles (6,000 km).
During the running in period, do not
accelerate hard while the engine is still
cold and do not let the engine over-rev.
Service intervals: refer to your
vehicle's maintenance document.
Note: for a new vehicle in the running-
in phase: the coolant level may be
higher than the "MAXI" mark on the
tank, then drop to between the "MINI"
and "MAXI" marks. This does not
present a risk.
"Stopandapplysteeringlock"po
sition(LOCK0)
To lock: remove the key and turn the
steeringwheeluntilthesteeringcol
umn locks.
Tounlock:turnthekeyandthesteer
ing wheel slightly.
"On"position(ON2)
Theignitionisswitchedon:Anyacces
sories (radio etc.) can be used.
"Start" position (START 3)
Iftheenginefailstostartatthefirstat
tempt, the key must be turned back
before the starter can be activated
again. Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Note: on diesel versions, it make take
several seconds between turning the
key and the engine starting to allow for
engine preheating.