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Driving tips
Things to remember when driving
Things to remember when driving
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per‐
formance between brake discs and brake
pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe‐
riod.
Following part replacement
Breaking-in period
The same break-in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components above-men‐
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General information
Moving parts need time to adjust to one an‐
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help accomplish
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
General driving notes
During break-in, do not use the Launch Con‐
trol, refer to page 81.
Closing the trunk lid
Drive with the trunk lid closed
Engine, transmission, and axle drive
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the vehicle interior.◀
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For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
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If the convertible top is closed, close all
windows.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
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Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.
Drive moderately.
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
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