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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 model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
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4,500 rpm and 100 mph/160 km/h.
Additional information:
Avoid full throttle or kickdown under all circum-
stances.
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Break-in procedures
General information
Moving parts need to work together smoothly.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-
ing circumstances when tires are brand new.
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 Con-
trol.
Brake system
Safety information
Brake disks and brake pads must be broken in
to avoid possible brake noise. Drive cautiously
for the first approx. 300 miles/500 km.
Warning
Due to new parts and components, safety
and driver assistance systems can react with
a delay. There is a risk of accident, injury, or
property damage. After installing new parts
or with a new vehicle, drive conservatively
and intervene early if necessary. Observe 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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Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that no combustible materials can come in
contact with hot vehicle parts while driving, in
Neutral or during parking.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid
Safety information
Exhaust gas particulate filter
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 addition, exhaust gas or water may enter
the vehicle interior. There is a risk of injury or
risk of damage to property. Do not drive with
the trunk lid open.
Principle
The exhaust gas particulate filter collects soot
particles. The soot particles are burned at high
temperatures to clean the exhaust gas particu-
late filter as necessary.
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, the vehicle is equipped with
an exhaust particulate filter. For more informa-
tion on the exhaust particulate filter, contact an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Driving with the trunk lid open
If the vehicle still needs to be driven with the
trunk lid open:
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Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
Greatly increase the blower output.
Drive moderately.
The following may occur when cleaning for
several minutes:
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Temporarily, the engine may run less
smoothly.
Fasten the trunk lid, e.g., with a tensioning
belt.
A somewhat higher RPM is necessary to
reach usual power development.
Hot exhaust system
Fuel consumption may be higher. The
higher fuel consumption is included as
mean value in the display for the current
consumption.
Warning
High temperatures can occur underneath the
body, for instance caused by the exhaust
system, while driving. Contact with the ex-
haust system can cause burns. There is a risk
of injury. Do not touch the exhaust system,
including the exhaust pipe, when hot.
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A slight smoke formation coming from the
exhaust system, even after the engine is
switched off.
Noises such as those caused by the radia-
tor fan running, even several minutes after
the engine is switched off.
Overrun of the radiator fan for several minutes
is normal even after short trips.
Warning
If combustible materials such as leaves or
grass come in contact with hot parts of the
exhaust system, these materials can ignite.
There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard.
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Garage door opener.
Condensation detected in drive system
Electronic fee collection devices.
Payment systems.
Various driving profiles ensure that the drive
system functions properly. A driving style with
consistently low loads can negatively affect
overall functionality, e.g., condensation forming
in the drive system. Occasionally running the
engine longer with higher loads can counteract
this.
Vehicle laminated glass
The vehicle laminated glass provides complete
protection against the harmful effects of ultra-
violet radiation on the skin.
If condensation has formed in the drive sys-
tem, a corresponding Check Control message
appears. In this case, on the next drive outside
of town, proceed as follows for approx. 30 mi-
nutes:
Mobile communications in the
vehicle
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Depending on vehicle equipment, engage
selector lever position S or L.
Warning
Vehicle electronics and mobile communica-
tion devices can influence one another. There
is radiation due to the transmission oper-
ations of mobile communication devices.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. If possible, only use mobile commu-
nication devices, e.g., mobile phones, when
connected directly to an external antenna or
Personal eSIM in order to prevent mutual in-
terference and to deflect radiation from the
vehicle interior.
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Deactivate the speed control system.
Activate SPORT driving mode via Driving
Experience Control.
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If possible, drive at varying speeds.
Additional information:
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Engaging selector lever position:
Steptronic transmission, refer to page 118.
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Driving Experience Control, refer to
page 123.
Attachment point for radio systems
Aquaplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as aquaplan-
ing. 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.
Driving through water
With climate comfort windshield: the marked
area is not covered with heat-reflective coat-
ing.
General information
When driving through water, follow the follow-
ing:
The marked area can be used for the attach-
ment of radio systems, e.g.:
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Only drive through when the combustion
engine is running.
Objects in the travel path of the pedals
To prevent the combustion engine from
switching off, deactivate the Auto Start/
Stop function, e.g., engage selector lever
position S.
Warning
Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and can-
not enter into the driver's footwell. 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 the pedals. Ensure that the floor
mats are securely fastened again after they
were removed, for instance for cleaning.
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The combustion engine also does not
switch off in selector lever position R.
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Drive through calm water only.
Drive through water only up to a maximum
height of 9.8 inches/25 cm.
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Drive through water at a maximum of walk-
ing speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.
Additional information:
Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 115.
Pedal feel when driving off
Safety information
After turning on drive-ready state from idle
state, the pedal may feel unusual, e.g., the
pedal travel path may feel short or long. After
the brake pedal has been fully released, the
pedal will feel as usual again.
NOTICE
When driving too quickly through deep water,
the water can penetrate the engine compart-
ment, the electrical system, or the transmis-
sion. There is a risk of damage to property.
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 or
in heavy rain, gently depress the brake pedal
every few kilometers.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other road users.
Braking safely
The heat generated while braking dries brake
disks and brake pads and protects them
against corrosion.
General information
The vehicle is equipped with an Antilock Brak-
ing System as a standard feature.
In this way the brake power will be available
when you need it.
Perform full braking when appropriate. To ach-
ieve the best possible braking assistance, do
not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
during full braking. Steering is still responsive.
You can still avoid any obstacles with a mini-
mum of steering movement.
Hills
General information
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking effort. Other-
wise, the brake system may overheat and re-
duce braking effect.
Sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that
the Antilock Braking System is regulating.
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You can increase the engine braking effect by
downshifting, going all the way to first gear, if
needed.
Roof bars
General information
Roof racks are available as optional accesso-
ries.
Safety information
Warning
Safety information
Light but constant pressure on the brake
pedal can lead to high temperatures, brake
wear, and even failure of the brake system.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Avoid placing excessive stress on
the brake system.
Warning
When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof bars,
the vehicle's center of gravity is higher. This
increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in crit-
ical driving situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Drive with
roof load only with activated Dynamic Stabil-
ity Control.
Warning
In Neutral or with drive-ready state switched
off, safety functions, for instance engine brak-
ing effect, braking assistance and steering
assistance, may be restricted or not availa-
ble. There is a risk of accident, injury, or prop-
erty damage. Do not attempt to drive in Neu-
tral or with drive-ready state switched off.
Roof strip with flaps
The mounting points are located in the roof
strip above the doors.
Brake disk corrosion
Corrosion on the brake disks and contamina-
tion on the brake pads are increased by the
following circumstances:
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Low mileage.
Extended stationary periods.
Infrequent use of the brakes.
Fold the cover outward.
Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.
Installation
Follow the assembly instructions for the roof
bars.
Corrosion buildup on the brake disks will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes when braking
slowly - generally this cannot be corrected.
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Condensation water under the
parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con-
densation water develops and collects under-
neath the vehicle.
Loading
Because luggage racks raise the vehicle's cen-
ter of gravity when loaded, they have a ma-
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jor effect on vehicle handling and steering re-
sponse.
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
When loading and driving, note the following:
Before and after driving on a racetrack, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
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Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
weights and the approved gross vehicle
weight.
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Distribute the roof load uniformly.
The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.
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Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.
Secure the roof luggage firmly, for instance
using luggage straps.
Do not let objects project into the swiveling
range of the trunk lid.
Drive carefully. Do not drive off or brake
suddenly or take corners at speed.
Driving on racetracks
Warning
The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport
or motorsport-like competition. There is a risk
of accident, injury, or property damage. Do
not use the vehicle for M Sport or motorsport-
like competitions.
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 ve-
hicle and may affect your warranty coverage.
Please consult the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty Booklet for further information on war-
ranty matters.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends using
special sport tires, e.g., high-performance tires.
Sport tires are designed for the specific re-
quirements of driving on the racetrack. For
more information on sport tires, contact an
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Saving fuel
Vehicle features and options ECO PRO
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Principle
ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on consumption. For this purpose, the engine
control and comfort features, for instance the
climate control output, are adjusted.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
When certain prerequisites are met the engine
is automatically decoupled from the transmis-
sion in the D selector lever position. The ve-
hicle continues traveling in Neutral to reduce
consumption. The D selector lever position re-
mains engaged.
Reducing fuel consumption
Principle
In addition, context-sensitive information, ECO
PRO tips, are displayed to assist with an effi-
cient driving style.
The vehicle contains advanced technologies
for the reduction of consumption and emission
values.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster as bonus range.
There are some actions you can take to
change your fuel consumption and environ-
mental impact:
General information
The system includes the follow-
ing EfficientDynamics functions and
EfficientDynamics displays:
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Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehi-
cle.
Remove add-on parts, e.g., a rear carrier,
after use.
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ECO PRO seat climate control.
ECO PRO climate control.
ECO PRO view.
Close the windows and glass sunroof while
driving.
Check the tire pressure regularly and in-
crease it as necessary.
Driving style analysis.
Switch off the engine if the vehicle is to re-
main stationary for a longer period.
Practice anticipatory driving and let the ve-
hicle coast more often.
Deactivate functions that are not required,
e.g., rear window heating.
Have the vehicle serviced regularly.
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This means that it is possible to deviate
slightly from the set temperature or to heat
or cool down the car's interior more slowly to
economize on consumption.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
ECO PRO light
The output of exterior mirror heating and rear
window defroster is reduced.
Depending on the equipment version, the dy-
namic ECO lighting function is activated in ad-
dition.
Resetting the settings
ECO PRO
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Press the button.
2. "Settings"
Configuring ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL
3. "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD"
Via iDrive
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Apps menu
Using ECO PRO efficiently
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
Optimizing driving style
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"
6. Select the desired setting.
Power gauge
When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, the
display switches to a special configuration.
Activating/deactivating ECO PRO
functions
The following ECO PRO functions can be acti-
vated/deactivated:
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ECO PRO seat heating.
ECO PRO climate control.
ECO PRO light.
ECO PRO seat climate control
The activation of ECO PRO will reduce the out-
put of the seat heating.
When driving efficiently, the power gauge is
colored blue.
The display will change to gray if the driving
style is inefficient.
ECO PRO climate control
Climate control is set to be efficient.
Activate adaptive recuperative braking for effi-
cient driving.
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Live Vehicle, refer to page 130
Display in case of inefficient driving
style
Display on the control display
The display of the efficiency analysis shows
the efficiency of the driving style.
When driving above the efficient range,
an arrow will be displayed.
For instance, this is displayed for the
following situations:
The more efficient the driving style, the larger
the area that is displayed in color and the
faster the bonus range increases.
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Excessive acceleration.
Excessive speed.
In contrast, a reduced area will be displayed
with an inefficient driving style.
In addition, a notice to coast in advance is dis-
played.
Adaptive recuperation
Driving style analysis
Principle
Principle
Adaptive recuperation supports an anticipatory
and comfort-oriented driving style.
The function helps develop an especially effi-
cient driving style and to conserve fuel.
The system decides based on the situation if
energy is recovered through recuperation or if
the vehicle is to coast.
For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.
The assessment is done in various categories
and is displayed on the control display.
In vehicles with mild hybrid technology, the
power of recuperation is adaptive, which
causes the vehicle to decelerate to varying de-
grees when coasting.
This display will help you adjust your driving
style and save some fuel.
General information
The range of the vehicle can be extended by
adjusting your driving style.
General information
Various sensors analyze the current driving sit-
uation, e.g., the distance to the vehicle in front.
The current trip is analyzed.
Adaptive recuperation is available depending
on the equipment and national-market version.
This gain in range is displayed as a bonus
range in the instrument cluster and on the con-
trol display.
Functional requirements
The system active under the following condi-
tions:
Functional requirement
This function is available in ECO PRO driving
mode.
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Brake pedal not depressed.
Accelerator pedal not operated.
ECO PRO drive mode is activated.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is activated.
Calling up the efficiency evaluation
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Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Live Vehicle"
Additional information:
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The coasting mode is displayed in the Live Ve-
hicle menu as efficient coasting.
Activating/deactivating adaptive
recuperation
Adaptive recuperation is deactivated by acti-
vating SPORT driving mode.
Additional information:
Current driving condition, refer to page 149.
Adaptive recuperation is activated when
changing to another driving mode.
Exemplary driving situations
If you can travel a certain distance without any
foreseeable need to brake, it is beneficial to
coast.
Adaptive recuperation can only be used in se-
lector lever position D.
The following exemplary driving situations may
be suitable:
Display
Display in the instrument cluster
Adaptive recuperation can be displayed on the
instrument cluster.
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Rolling on a straight downhill route without
obstacles.
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Coasting on a distance without obstacles.
Additional information:
Avoid late or strong braking.
Power gauge, refer to page 141.
Functional requirements
Display on the control display
The adaptive recuperation can be displayed on
the control display.
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Selector lever position D is engaged.
Brake is not depressed.
Accelerator pedal is not operated.
Additional information:
Engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
Current driving condition, refer to page 149.
The function is available in the speed
range from approx. 16 mph/25 km/h to
100 mph/160 km/h.
Engine off/coasting
Principle
Operation via shift paddles
The drive system allows the vehicle to roll
freely with minimal deceleration in selector
lever position D. This driving condition is refer-
red to as coasting. This reduces fuel consump-
tion.
Principle
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
Coasting mode can be influenced with the shift
paddles.
Vehicles with mild hybrid technology do not
consume fuel when coasting.
Activating/deactivating coasting via
shift paddles
Long press the right shift paddle to activate.
General information
An anticipatory driving style helps the driver
to use the function often and supports the effi-
cient effect of coasting.
To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.
System limits
Coasting cannot be used, or can only be used
to a limited extent, in the following situations:
Coasting is automatically adapted to the re-
spective driving situation.
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While Active Cruise Control is active.
Sensors are defective, dirty, or covered.
Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
steep uphill or downhill grades.
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Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces-
sive current.
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