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Driving tips
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To apply: firmly pull parking brake ;
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upwards.
When the engine is running, the $ (USA
only) or J (Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
To release: depress the brake pedal and
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keep it depressed.
Press release button : on parking
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brake ; and guide the parking brake down
to the stop.
The $ (USA only) or J (Canada only)
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
goes out.
The parking brake is not yet engaged if:
a warning tone sounds
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The
Release Parking Brake
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appears in the multifunction display and
the J indicator lamp in the instrument
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cluster lights up
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
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seek advice.
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You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driv-
ing, 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 acci-
dent.
Do not switch off the ignition while driv-
ing.
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If you operate mobile communication
equipment while driving, you will be dis-
tracted from traffic conditions. You could
also lose control of the vehicle. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
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Observe the legal requirements for the coun-
try in which you are driving. Some jurisdic-
tions prohibit the driver from using a mobile
phone while driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only use the telephone when
the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before using the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a
distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
second.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
The tires should always be inflated to the
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recommended tire pressure.
Remove unnecessary loads.
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Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
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Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
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Have all maintenance work carried out as
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indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and
in hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving
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Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs
and driving are very dangerous combina-
WARNING
WARNING
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