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Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Driving and the environmentRunning-inRunning in a new engine
The engine needs to be run-in over the first 1,500 km.Up to 1,000 kilometres
– Do not drive faster than three quarters of top speed.
– Do not accelerate hard.
– Avoid high engine revolutions.
– Do not tow a trailer.
From 1000 to 1500 km
–Speeds can be gradually increased to the maximum road speed 
or maximum permissible engine speed (rpm).During its first few hours of running, the internal fric tion in the engine is 
greater than later on when all the moving parts have bedded in.
For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life  of the engine will be increased and its oil 
consumption reduced.
Running in tyres and brake pads
New tyres should be run-in carefully in the first 500 km. New 
brake pads should be run-in carefully in the first 200 km.During the first 200 km, you can compensate for the reduced braking effect 
by applying more pressure to the brake pedal. If you need to make an emer-
gency stop, the braking distance will be longer with new brake pads than with 
brake pads which have been run-in.
WARNING
•
New tyres do not give maximum grip  to start with, and require running-
in. This may be an accident risk. Drive particularly carefully in the first 500 
km.
•
New brake pads must be “run in” and do not have the correct friction 
properties during the first 200 km. However, the reduced braking capacity 
may be compensated by pressing on the brake pedal a little harder.
Braking effect and braking distance
The braking effect and braking distance are influenced by 
driving situations and road conditions.The efficiency of the brakes depends directly on the  brake pad wear. The rate 
of wear of the brake pads depends to a great extent on the conditions under 
which the vehicle is operated and the way the vehicle is driven. If you often 
drive in town traffic, drive short distances or have a sporty driving style, we 
recommend that you have the thickness of your brake pads checked by an 
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178Authorised Service Centre more frequently than recommended in the Service 
Schedule.
If you drive with  wet brakes, for example after driving through water, after 
heavy rainfall or after washing the car,  the braking effect will be reduced as 
the brake discs will be wet, or possibly frozen (in winter): the brakes must be 
“dried” through careful braking.
The brake fluid  must be changed every two years at the latest. Heavy use of 
the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake fluid is left in the system for 
too long. This prevents the brakes developing their full braking effect.
WARNING
Longer braking distances and faults in the brake system increase the risk 
of accidents.•
New brake pads must be run in and  do not have the correct friction 
during the first 200 km. However, the reduced braking capacity may be 
compensated by pressing on the brake pedal a little harder. This also 
applies when new brake pads are fitted.
•
If brakes are wet or frozen, or if you are driving on roads which have 
been gritted with salt, braking power may set in later than normal.
•
On steep descents if the brakes are excessively used they will over heat 
Before driving down a long steep gradient, it is advisable to reduce speed 
and change to a lower gear (or move the selector lever to a lower gear if 
your vehicle has automatic transmission). This makes use of engine 
braking and relieves the brakes.
•
Never let the brakes “rub” by applying light pressure. Continuous 
braking will cause the brakes to overheat and will increase the braking 
distance. Apply and then release the brakes alternately.
•
Never let the vehicle coast with the engine switched off. The braking 
distance is increased considerably as the brake servo does not function.
•
Very heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake fluid 
is left in the system for too long. This impairs the braking effect.
•
Non-standard or damaged front spoilers  could restrict the airflow to the 
brakes and cause them to overheat. Observe the relevant instructions 
before purchasing accessories  ⇒page 194, “Modifications”.
•
If a brake circuit fails, the braking distance will be increased consider-
ably. Contact a qualified workshop immediately and avoid unnecessary 
journeys.
Catalytic converter*To conserve the useful life of the catalytic converter
– Always use unleaded petrol.
– Do not run the fuel tank dry.
– For engine oil changes, do not replenish with too much engine oil  ⇒page 207, “Topping up engine oil  ”.
– Never tow the vehicle to start it, use jump leads if necessary  ⇒page 249.If you notice misfiring, uneven running or loss of power when the vehicle is 
moving, reduce speed immediately and have the vehicle inspected at the 
nearest qualified workshop. In general,  the exhaust warning lamp will light 
up when any of the described symptoms occur  ⇒page 71. If this happens, 
unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system and escape into the environment. 
The catalytic converter can also be damaged by overheating.
WARNING (continued)
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Technical Data
262Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 2.0l 110 kW (150 bhp)General engine data Gross vehicle weight 
in kg 1920
Weight in working order (with driver)  in kg 1395/ 1480
Gross  axle weight, front  in kg 967
Gross axle weight, rear  in kg 980
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up  to 12%  690
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1200
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 4.8 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 110 (150)/ 6000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 200/ 3500
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm 
3
4/ 1984
Compression  11,5-0,5
Fuel Super Plus unleaded 98 RON or Premium unleaded 95 RON
a)
a)With a slight power loss
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Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Performance figures
Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO
2 (g/km)
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 206
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h  in sec. 6,5
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h  in sec. 9,6
Urban cycle 11,3/ 27111,5/ 276
Extra urban cycle 6,5/ 1566,7/ 160
Combined 8,2/ 1968,4/ 201
Gross  vehicle  weight  in kg  1970
We ight in working order (with  driver)  in kg 1450/ 1520
Gross  axle weight, front  in kg 1015
Gross  axle weight, rear  in kg 980
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up  to  12%  720
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 5.3 litres
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Weights
Trailer weights
Diesel engine 1.9l TDI 77 kW (105 bhp)General engine data
Gross
 vehicle  weight  in kg  2010
We ight in working order (with  driver)  in kg 1490/ 1560
Gross axle weight, front in kg 1050
Gross  axle weight, rear  in kg  985
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up  to  12%  740
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Engine oil capacity Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 5.3 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 77 (105) 4000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/1900
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm 
3
4/1896
Compression  19 ± 0,5
Fuel Min 49 CZ
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Technical Data
266Performance figures
Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO
2 (g/km)
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 183
Accelera tion from 0-80 km/h  in sec. 8,2
Accelera tion from 0-100 km/h  in sec. 12,3
Urban cycle 6,8/ 1847,0/ 189
Extra urban cycle 4,6/ 1244,6/ 124
Combined 5,4/ 1465,5/ 149
Gross vehicle weight  in kg 2005
Weight in working order (with driver)  in kg 1480/ 1573
Gross axle weight, front  in kg 1045
Gross axle weight, rear  in kg 983
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up  to 12%  740
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 4,3
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Technical Data
268Trailer weights
Engine oil capacityDiesel engine 2.0l TDI 103 kW  (140 bhp).  AutomaticGeneral engine data
Performance figures With no brakes, gradients up to 12%
750
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 4.3 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 103 (140)/ 4000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 320/ 1750 - 2500
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm 
3
4/ 1968
Compression  18,5 ± 0,5
Fuel Min 49 CZ
Maximum speed in km/h 201
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6,7
Accelera tion from 0-100 km/h  in sec. 9,8
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Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO
2 (g/km)
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Urban cycle
7,5/ 203
Extra urban cycle 5,1/ 138
Combined 6,0/ 162
Gross  vehicle  weight  in kg  2060
Weight in wor king order (with driver)  i
n kg  15
 40/1608
G ro s
 s ax l
 e weight, front  i
n kg  1105
G ro s
 s ax l
 e weight, rear  i
n kg  980
P
ermitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 750
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 4.3 litres
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