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160 Driving and parking
Please also observe the following running-in
notes:
In certain driving and driving safety systems,
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the sensors adjust automatically while a cer-
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys-
tem effectiveness is only reached when this
teaching-in process has concluded.
Brake pads, brake disks and tyres that are
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either new or have been replaced only achieve
optimum braking effect and grip after driving
several hundred kilometres. Compensate the
reduced braking effect by applying greater
force to the brake pedal.
Notes on optimised acceleration
If all necessary requirements and activation con-
ditions are fulfilled, the best possible acceleration
can be achieved from a standstill.
Do not use the optimised acceleration on public
roads. Individual wheels could spin and you could
lose control of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and/or accident.
Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa-
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tion on ESP
(
page 190).
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Pulling away with optimised acceleration
& WARNING Risk of skidding and having an
accident from wheels spinning
When you use optimised acceleration, individ-
ual wheels could spin and you could lose con-
trol of the vehicle.
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If ESP
is deactivated, there is a risk of skid-
ding and accident!
Make sure that no persons or obstacles
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are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
Requirements:
the vehicle is run in (
page 159).
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the vehicle and tyres are in good condition.
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you are on a high-grip roadway.
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the engine and transmission are at normal
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operating temperature.
* NOTE Increased wear due to optimised
acceleration
When pulling away with optimised accelera-
tion, all components of the drivetrain are sub-
jected to a very high load.
This can lead to increased component wear.
Do not always pull away with optimised
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acceleration.
Engage the h drive position (
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Move the steering wheel to the straight-ahead
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position.
Select the sportiest available drive program
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B or C(
page 169).
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Deactivating ESP
(
page 191).
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Depress and hold the brake pedal firmly with
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your left foot.
With your right foot, fully depress the acceler-
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ator pedal.
page 172).
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