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Things to remember when driving
DRIVING TIPS
Things to remember when driving
Engine, transmission, and axle
drive
Vehicle features and
options
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
▷ For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full throttle or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Break-in
Tires
General information
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufacturing
circumstances when tires are brand-new; they
achieve their full traction potential after a break-in
time.
Moving parts need to begin working together
smoothly.
The following instructions will help you to ach‐
ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Control.
Safety information
Brake system
Brake discs and brake pads only reach their full
effectiveness after approx. 300 miles/500 km.
Drive moderately during this break-in period.
Warning
Due to new parts and components, safety and
driver assistance systems can react with a de‐
lay. There is a risk of accident. After installing
new parts or with a new vehicle, drive conser‐
vatively and intervene early if necessary. Ob‐
serve the break-in procedures of the respective
parts and components.
Following part replacement
Observe the break-in procedures again, if com‐
ponents mentioned above are replaced.
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hot vehicle parts while driving, at idle or during
parking.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid
Safety information
Mobile communication devices
in the vehicle
Warning
Warning
An open trunk lid protrudes from the vehicle
and can endanger occupants and other road
users or damage the vehicle in the event of an
accident, braking or evasive maneuvers. In ad‐
dition, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle in‐
terior. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can in‐
fluence one another. There is radiation due to
the transmission operations of mobile phones.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. If possible, in the car's interior use
only mobile phones with direct connections to
an external antenna in order to exclude mutual
interference and deflect the radiation from the
car's interior.
Driving with the trunk lid open
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
Aquaplaning
▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
▷ Greatly increase the blower output.
▷ Drive moderately.
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as aquaplaning.
It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of
contact between the tires and the road surface,
ultimately undermining your ability to steer and
brake the vehicle.
Hot exhaust gas system
Warning
Driving through water
High temperatures can occur underneath the
body, for instance caused by the exhaust gas
system, while driving. Contact with the exhaust
gas system can cause burns. There is a risk of
injury. Do not touch the hot exhaust gas sys‐
tem, including the exhaust pipe.
General information
When driving through water, follow the following:
▷ Deactivate Auto Start/Stop function.
▷ Drive through calm water only.
▷ Drive through water only if it is not deeper
than maximum 9.8 inches/25 cm.
Warning
▷ Drive through water no faster than walking
speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.
If combustible materials, such as leaves or
grass, come in contact with hot parts of the ex‐
haust gas system, these materials can ignite.
There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard. Do
not remove the heat shields installed and never
apply undercoating to them. Make sure that no
combustible materials can come in contact with
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the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐
curely fastened again after they were removed,
for instance for cleaning.
Safety information
NOTICE
When driving too quickly through too deep wa‐
ter, water can enter into the engine compart‐
ment, the electrical system or the transmission.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. When driving through
water, do not exceed the maximum indicated
water level and the maximum speed for driving
through water.
Driving in wet conditions
In case of wet roads, exposure to road salt, in
heavy rain, gently press the brake pedal every
few kilometers.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
The heat generated during braking dries brake
discs and brake pads and protects them against
corrosion.
Braking safely
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
General information
The vehicle is equipped with an Antilock Braking
System ABS as a standard feature.
Hills
Perform emergency braking in situations that re‐
quire such.
General information
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear
that requires least braking effort. Otherwise, the
brake system may overheat and reduce braking
effect.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any
obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the
hydraulic circuits indicate that the Antilock Brak‐
ing System ABS is in its active mode.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
needed.
In certain braking situations, the perforated brake
discs can emit functional noises. However, func‐
tional noises have no effect on the performance
and operational reliability of the brake.
Safety information
Warning
Objects in the area around the
pedals
Light but consistent pressure on the brake
pedal can lead to high temperatures, brakes
wearing out and possibly even brake system
failure. There is a risk of accident. Avoid placing
excessive stress on the brake system.
Warning
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the
pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and cannot
enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor mats
that are suitable for the vehicle and can be
safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose
floor mats and do not layer several floor mats.
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for
Warning
In idle state or with the engine switched off,
safety functions, for instance engine braking ef‐
fect, braking assistance and steering assis‐
tance, may not be available. There is a risk of
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accident. Do not attempt to drive in idle state or
with the engine switched off.
Overview
Brake disc corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination
on the brake pads are increased by the following
circumstances:
▷ Low mileage.
▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.
The flag bracket is located on the side of the ve‐
hicle.
▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.
▷ Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.
Mounting
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a
pulsating effect on the brakes in their response -
generally this cannot be corrected.
1. Remove the protective cap.
2. Insert flag horizontally.
3. Turn the flag clockwise by 90° to lock the
flag.
Condensation water under the
parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops and collects under‐
neath the vehicle.
Roof-mounted luggage
rack
General information
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Flag bracket
Safety information
Safety information
NOTICE
Warning
At high speeds, a mounted flag can cause
damage to the vehicle, the flag bracket, and the
flag itself. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Do not exceed
a speed of 80 mph / 130 km/h. Remove flag
before trips at high speeds.
When driving with a roof load, for instance with
roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cen‐
ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk
of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situa‐
tions. There may be a risk of accident or risk of
damage to property. Driving with roof load only
with activated Dynamic Stability Control.
Roof drip rail with flaps
The fixing points are located in the roof drip rail
above the doors.
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▷ Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the trunk lid.
▷ Drive cautiously and avoid sudden accelera‐
tion and braking maneuvers. Take corners
gently.
Driving on racetracks
Fold the cover outward.
Warning
The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport
or motor sport type competition. There is a risk
of accident. Do not use the vehicle for M Sport
or motor sport type competitions.
Mounting
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Higher mechanical and thermal loads during
racetrack operation lead to increased wear. Use
of the vehicle in M Sport or motor sport type
competition is an improper use of the vehicle and
may affect your warranty coverage. Please con‐
sult the “New Vehicle Limited Warranty” Booklet
for further information on warranty matters.
Magnetic roof-mounted luggage
racks
Because of the aluminum roof, magnetic roof-
mounted luggage racks cannot be used.
Loading
Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise the
vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they
have a major effect on vehicle handling and
steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
weights and the approved gross vehicle
weight.
▷ Be sure that adequate clearance is main‐
tained for tilting and opening the glass sun‐
roof.
▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly.
▷ The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.
▷ Always place the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.
▷ Secure the roof luggage firmly, for instance
using ratchet straps.
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