Operation Manual

116 Driving and operating
Driving and operating
Driving hints ............................... 116
Starting and operating ............... 116
Engine exhaust .......................... 120
Automatic transmission .............. 122
Manual transmission .................. 126
Drive systems ............................ 126
Brakes ........................................ 129
Ride control systems ................. 131
Cruise control ............................. 133
Object detection systems ........... 135
Fuel ............................................ 136
Towing ....................................... 139
Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during
Autostop)
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. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 118.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Power steering
Never leave the steering wheel on full
lock when the vehicle is stationary as
this may damage the power steering
pump.
Control indicator 2 3 84.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often.
Diesel particle filter 3 120.