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Running-in notes
Important safety notes
In certain driving and driving safety systems, the
sensors adjust automatically while a certain dis-
tance is being driven after the vehicle has been
delivered or after repairs. Full system effective-
ness is not reached until the end of this teach-in
process.
Brake pads/linings and discs that either are new
or have been replaced achieve optimum braking
effect only after several hundred kilometres of
driving. Compensate for the reduced braking
effect by applying greater force to the brake
pedal.
The first 1,500 km
The more you treat the engine with sufficient
care at the start, the more satisfied you will be
with the engine performance later on.
Observe the following notes on running-in the
engine:
you should therefore drive at varying road
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speeds and engine speeds for the first
1,500 km.
drive the vehicle mainly in drive program C for
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the first 1,500 km.
do not drive at speeds above 140 km/h for
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the first 1,500 km.
only allow the engine to reach a maximum
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engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
avoid overstraining the vehicle during this
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period, e.g. driving at full throttle.
do not exceed Ô of the maximum permitted
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engine speed for each gear.
in manual mode M and temporary manual
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drive program, shift up in good time.
do not perform a RACE START.
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do not shift down a gear manually in order to
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brake.
try to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal
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beyond the pressure point (kickdown).
After 1,500 km, you can increase the engine
speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to
full speed.
You should also observe these notes on running-
in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your
vehicle have been replaced.
Always observe the applicable speed limit.
Driving
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a
risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always
sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place several floor-
mats on top of one another.
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WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
shoes with thick soles
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shoes with high heels
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slippers
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There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
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WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
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WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
overheat and cause a fire
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lose its hold function.
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There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
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