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Driving precautions
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Driving precautions
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With petrol engine4500 rpm and 160 km/h,
approx. 100 mph.
Vehicle equipment
With diesel engine3500 rpm and 150 km/h,
approx. 93 mph.
This chapter describes equipment, systems
and functions which are offered or may be of-
fered in future on a model-specific basis, even
if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-
tion.
Generally avoid kickdown and driving under full
load.
From 2000 km, 1200 miles onwards
For further information:
Rotational speed and vehicle speed can be
gradually increased.
Vehicle equipment, see page 8.
Running-in instructions
Tyres
Due to the manufacturing process, new tyres
do not achieve their full road grip immediately.
General
Drive moderately for the first 300 km,
200 miles.
Moving parts need to adjust to each other.
The following notes will help to maximise the
vehicle's lifetime and efficiency.
Brake system
Do not use Launch Control when running in.
Brake discs and brake pads must be run in
to avoid effects that can lead to brake noise.
Drive moderately for the first 500 km, approx.
300 miles.
Safety information
WARNING
After fitting new parts
Please comply with the running-in procedures
again if the components previously referred to
are renewed.
New parts and components can cause safety
and driver assistance systems to respond
with a delay. There is a risk of accident. After
new parts have been installed or if the vehi-
cle is new, drive moderately and take action
promptly if necessary. Please comply with
running-in procedures for the corresponding
parts and components.
Driving on poor road
surfaces
Engine, transmission and
differential
Principle
The increased ground clearance means that
the vehicle can be driven on different types of
road surfaces with different properties.
Up to 2000 km, 1200 miles
Do not exceed the maximum rotational speed
and vehicle speed:
All-wheel drive can help to improve drive.
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Safety information
General driving notes
NOTICE
Closing the tailgate
Objects on unpaved surfaces, for example
stones or branches, can damage the vehicle.
There is a risk of material damage. Do not
drive on unpaved surfaces.
Safety information
WARNING
When open, the tailgate protrudes above the
vehicle and in the event of an accident, or
when braking or taking avoidance manoeu-
vre, can endanger vehicle occupants and
other road users or damage the vehicle.
There is also a risk of exhaust fumes entering
the vehicle interior. There is a danger of injury
or material damage. Do not drive with the
tailgate open.
When driving on poor road surfaces
For your own safety and the safety of passen-
gers and vehicle, note the following:
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Familiarise yourself with the vehicle before
starting a journey.
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Do not take any risks when driving.
Adjust speed to the road conditions. The
steeper and more uneven the road, the
slower the speed should be.
Driving with the tailgate open
If the vehicle still needs to be driven with the
tailgate open:
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For trips on steep gradients: top up the
engine oil and coolant almost to the max.
mark.
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Close all the windows and the glass sun-
roof.
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Do not allow the vehicle body or underbody
to come into contact with the ground.
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Adjust the blower output to a high setting.
Maintain a moderate speed.
If wheels are spinning, press the accelera-
tor pedal enough that driving stability con-
trol systems can distribute driving power to
the wheels.
Secure the tailgate, e.g. with a tensioning
belt.
After driving on poor road surfaces
Hot exhaust system
To maintain driving safety, check the wheels
and tyres for damage after driving on poor
road surfaces. Remove any coarse dirt from
the body.
WARNING
High temperatures may occur under the vehi-
cle body during driving, for example because
of the exhaust system. Contact with the ex-
haust system may cause burns. There is a
danger of injury. Do not touch the hot ex-
haust system, including the exhaust pipe.
After the body or vehicle floor have come
into contact with the ground have the vehicle
checked at an authorised Service Partner or
another qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
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WARNING
Cleaning the exhaust gas particulate
filter while driving
If flammable materials, for example leaves or
grass, come into contact with hot parts of the
exhaust system, these materials can catch
fire. There is a risk of fire and injury. Never
remove the heat shields installed in this area
or apply underbody protection to them. Make
sure that when driving, idling or parking, no
flammable materials can come into contact
with hot vehicle parts.
The diesel particulate filter has a self-clean-
ing feature. No further action is required, such
as adjusting your driving style.
Vehicle laminated glass
The laminated glass offers full protection
against the harmful effects of UV light on the
skin.
Radio signals
Exhaust gas particulate filter
WARNING
Principle
Certain vehicle functions may be affected by
interference from high-frequency radio sig-
nals. Such signals are output from a series
of transmission systems, for example from
air traffic beacons or relay stations for mobile
telecommunications.
The exhaust gas particulate filter traps soot
particles. The soot particles are burned at high
temperatures to clean the exhaust gas particu-
late filter as when required.
General
We recommend you consult your Service
Partner should you experience any difficul-
ties.
The cleaning process takes a few minutes,
during which the following may occur:
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The engine may temporarily run a little
roughly.
Mobile radio in the vehicle
A slightly higher rotational speed may be
required to achieve the usual power output.
WARNING
Fuel consumption may increase. The in-
creased fuel consumption is shown as the
mean value in the current consumption dis-
play.
There is a possibility of reciprocal interfer-
ence between the vehicle electronics and
mobile radio devices. Radiation is generated
when mobile radio devices are transmitting.
There is a danger of injury or material dam-
age. If possible, only use mobile radio devi-
ces, for example mobile phones, inside the
vehicle if they are connected directly to an
external aerial or personal eSIM in order to
eliminate reciprocal interference and to divert
the radiation away from the vehicle interior.
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There may be a small amount of smoke
from the exhaust system, even after stop-
ping the engine.
Noise, for example from radiator fan oper-
ation, may be heard, even some minutes
after stopping the engine.
It is normal for the radiator fan to keep running
for several minutes, even after short journeys.
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Aquaplaning
Safe braking
On wet or slushy roads, a water wedge can
form between the tyres and the road.
General
The vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Brak-
ing System as standard.
This phenomenon is known as aquaplaning
and can cause the tyre to lose contact partially
or fully with the road surface, meaning that the
vehicle can neither be steered, nor the brakes
properly applied.
Perform full braking in situations that require it.
In order to achieve the best possible braking
force assistance, do not reduce the pressure
on the brake pedal during full braking.
Driving through water
The vehicle remains steerable. Steer as
smoothly as possible to avoid any obstacles.
General
Hydraulic regulating sounds indicate that the
anti-lock braking system is regulating.
Please comply with the following when driving
through water:
In certain braking situations, the perforated
brake discs can cause functional noise. How-
ever, the functional noises have no effect on
the efficiency and operational safety of the
brake.
With pre-heating:
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Deactivate the Automatic Start/Stop func-
tion.
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Only drive through still water.
Only drive through water up to a max.
depth of 25 cm, 9.8 in.
Objects in the movement range of the
pedals
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Drive through water at a walking speed of
no more than 5 km/h, 3 mph.
WARNING
Without pre-heating:
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or block a pedal that has been
pressed. There is a risk of accident. Ensure
that items in the vehicle are stowed securely
and cannot get into the driver's footwell. Only
use floor mats that are suitable for the ve-
hicle and can be securely fastened to the
floor. Do not use loose floor mats, and do
not place several floor mats on top of one an-
other. Make sure that there is sufficient space
for the pedals. Ensure that floor mats are se-
curely reattached after removal, for example
for cleaning.
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Deactivate the Automatic Start/Stop func-
tion.
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Only drive through still water.
Only drive through water up to a max.
depth of 50 cm, 19.6 inches.
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Drive through water at a walking speed of
no more than 5 km/h, 3 mph.
Safety information
NOTICE
Driving too quickly through excessively deep
water can cause water to enter the engine
compartment, electrical system or transmis-
sion. There is a risk of material damage.
When driving through water, do not exceed
the maximum water depth and maximum
speed specified above.
Pedal feel when driving off
When drive-ready state is switched on from
rest state, an unfamiliar pedal feel can occur,
for example short or long pedal travel. Once
you have completely released the brake pedal,
the pedal feel will be back to normal.
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Wet roads
Corrosion of the brake disc
In wet weather, road salt exposure and in
heavy rain, apply the brakes lightly every few
kilometres/miles.
Corrosion of the brake discs and contamina-
tion of the brake pads increase in the following
circumstances:
Ensure that you do not obstruct other road
users when doing so.
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Low mileage.
Extended stationary periods when the vehi-
cle is not used.
The heat generated by braking dries the
brake discs and brake pads and protects them
against corrosion.
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Infrequent use of the brakes.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning
agents.
This helps to maintain braking power so that it
is available immediately when needed.
During braking, corroded brake discs may
cause juddering which usually cannot be elimi-
nated.
Downhill gradient
General
Condensation when vehicle is
parked
When the automatic air conditioning is oper-
ating, condensation develops and exits under-
neath the vehicle.
When driving on long or steep downhill
stretches, use the gear in which the least brak-
ing is required. Otherwise the brake system
can overheat and the braking effect is reduced.
Engine braking effect can be additionally in-
creased by manually shifting down, even into
first gear where required.
Pennant holder
Safety information
Safety information
NOTICE
WARNING
When a pennant is attached, damage can be
caused to the vehicle, to the pennant holder
and to the pennant itself at high speeds.
There is a risk of material damage. Do not
exceed a speed of 130 km/h, 80 mph. Re-
move the pennant before driving at high
speeds.
Even slight but continuous pressure on the
brake pedal can cause overheating, brake
wear or even brake system failure. There is
a risk of accident. Avoid excessive loads on
the brake.
WARNING
When idling or with drive-ready state
switched off, safety-relevant functions, for ex-
ample, engine braking effect or steering and
braking force assistance, are either restricted
or not available at all. There is a risk of ac-
cident. Do not drive in idle or with the drive-
ready state switched off.
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Make sure that there is sufficient space to raise
and open the glass sunroof.
Overview
Loading
Loaded roof bars change the driving and
steering behaviour of the vehicle by shifting the
centre of gravity.
Therefore when loading and driving, bear the
following in mind:
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Do not exceed the permitted roof and axle
load or the permitted total weight.
The pennant holder is located on the side of
the vehicle.
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Distribute the roof load evenly.
The roof load must not be spread over too
large an area.
Fitting
1. Remove the protective cap.
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Place heavy items of luggage at the bot-
tom.
2. Insert the pennant horizontally.
Securely fasten the luggage, for example
with tensioning straps.
3. Rotate the pennant through 90° clockwise
to lock the pennant in place.
Do not allow objects to protrude into the
swing range of the tailgate.
Roof bars
Drive cautiously and avoid driving off and
braking suddenly or fast cornering.
General
Installation is only possible with roof rails.
Driving on a racing track
Roof racks are available as optional accesso-
ries.
WARNING
Safety information
The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport
competitions or similar. There is a risk of
accident. Do not use the vehicle in M Sport
competitions or similar.
WARNING
When driving with a roof load, for example
with roof bars, the higher centre of gravity
can mean that driving safety is no longer
guaranteed in critical driving situations. There
is a risk of accident or material damage.
Driving with roof load only with activated Dy-
namic Stability Control.
The higher mechanical and thermal loads in-
volved when driving on racing tracks lead to
increased wear. This wear is not covered by
the warranty.
Before and after driving on a racing track, have
the vehicle checked at an authorised Service
Partner or another qualified Service Partner or
a specialist workshop.
Fitting
Follow the installation instructions for the roof
rack.
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