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132 Driving and parking
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Only increase the engine speed gradually and
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accelerate the vehicle to full speed a er
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe the following breaking-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 a er the vehicle
has been delivered or a er repairs. Full sys-
tem e ectiveness is not reached until the end
of this teach-in process.
Brakepads, brake discs and tires that are
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either new or have been replaced only achieve
optimum braking e ect and grip a er several
hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for
the reduced braking e ect by applying greater
force to the brake pedal.
N N o o t t es on dr
es on driving
iving
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ARNING Risk of accident due to objects
in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety
of the vehicle.
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
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so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
Always install the oor mats securely
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and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always su cient room for the
pedals.
Do not use loose oor mats and do not
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place oor mats on top of one another.
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ARNING Risk of accident due to incor-
rect footwear
Incorrect footwear includes, for example:
Shoes with platform 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.
Always wear suitable footwear so that
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you can operate the pedals safely.
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ARNING Risk of accident if the vehicle is
switched o while driving
If you switch o the vehicle while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available.
This may a ect the power steering system and
the brake force boosting, for example.
You will need to use considerably more force
to steer and brake, for example.
Do not switch o the vehicle while driv-
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ing.
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