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If a luggage rack is fitted on the rear lid, re-
move it and the load when you have to drive
with the rear lid open.
NOTICE
An open rear lid changes the height and, in
some cases, the length of the vehicle.
Note
Depending on the country, it may be forbid-
den to drive with the rear lid open. Please
observe the legal regulations of the country
in question.
Driving on flooded roads
To prevent damage to the vehicle driving on
flooded roads, take the following into account:
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Water should never come above the lower
edge of the bodywork.
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Drive at pedestrian speed.
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Never stop the vehicle in the water, drive in
reverse or stop the engine.
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Vehicles driving in the opposite direction
form waves that can raise the water level so
high that your vehicle will not be able to cross
the water safely.
Driving indications
Driving
WARNING
After driving through flooded zones, braking
effectiveness can decrease if the brake discs
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or pads are damp
Note
● Driving through flooded areas may severely
damage vehicle components such as the en-
gine, drive train or electrical system.
● Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion)
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● Whenever driving through water, the
Start-Stop system must be switched off
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Running in
Please observe the instructions for running-in
new components.
Running-in the engine
A new engine must be driven through a
run-in period during its first 1500 kilometres
(1000 miles). During its first few hours of
running, the internal friction in the engine is
greater than later on when all the moving parts
have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1500 km
(1000 miles) influences the future engine per-
formance. Throughout the life of the vehicle,
it should be driven at a moderate speed (es-
pecially when the engine is cold) this will re-
duce engine wear and increase its useful life.
Never drive at extremely low engine speeds.
Always engage a lower gear when the engine
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works "irregularly". For the first 1000 km or
600 miles, please note:
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Do not use full throttle.
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Do not force the engine above two thirds of
its maximum speed.
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Do not tow a trailer.
Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600 to
1000 miles), gradually increase power until
reaching the maximum speed and high engine
speeds.
Running in new tyres and brake pads
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Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres
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Information about brakes
For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be increased and the engine oil
consumption reduced.
Four-wheel drive (4Drive)
On four-wheel drive models, the engine power
is distributed to all four wheels
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