Technical data

126 Driving and operating
Driving and operating
Driving hints ............................... 126
Starting and operating ............... 126
Engine exhaust .......................... 128
Automatic transmission .............. 129
Manual transmission .................. 133
Brakes ........................................ 134
Ride control systems ................. 136
Object detection systems ........... 137
Fuel ............................................ 139
Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Use the following precautions for the
first few hundred miles to improve the
performance and economy of your
vehicle and add to its long life:
■ Avoid full-throttle starts.
■ Do not race the engine.
■ Avoid hard stops except in
emergencies. This will allow your
brakes to bed in properly.
■ Avoid quick starts, sudden
accelerations, and prolonged
highspeed driving in order to avoid
damage to the engine and to
conserve fuel.
■ Avoid full-throttle acceleration in
low gear.
■ Do not tow any other vehicle.