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186Driving 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 friction 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 for the first 500 km. New
brake pads should be run-in carefully for the first 200 km.During the first 200 km, you can compen sate 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 cause an accident. 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. Ho wever, 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, drive short distances or have a sporty driving style, we recom-
mend that you have the thickness of your brake pads checked by an Approved
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Service Centre more frequently than recommended in the Maintenance
Programme.
If you drive with
wet brakes, for example, after crossing areas of water, in
heavy rainfall or even after washing the car, the effect of the brakes is less-
ened as the brake discs are wet or even frozen (in winter): The brakes should
be “dried” by pressing the pedal to restore 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, th e 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 over heat and will increase the braking
distance. Apply and then rele ase 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 204, “Modifications”.
•
If a brake circuit fails, the braking distance will be increased consider-
ably. Contact a qualified workshop immediately and avoid unnecessary
journeys.
Exhaust gas emission control systemCatalytic 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 217, “Topping up engine oil ”.
– Never tow the vehicle to start it, use jump leads if necessary ⇒page 263.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 72. 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
The catalytic converter reaches very high temperatures! Fire hazard!•
Never park where the catalytic converter could come into contact with
dry grass or inflammable materials under the vehicle.
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Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 1.6 75 kW (102 bhp)General engine data
Performance figures
Weights
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
2.8 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 75 (102)/ 5600
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 148/ 3800
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1595
Compression 10,5 ± 0,5
Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)With a slight power lossMaximum speedin km/h 181
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 8,7
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 13,0
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1979
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1434
Gross axle weight, front in kg 971
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 1025
Permitted roof load in kg 75
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Technical Data
278Trailer weights
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.8 118 kW (160 bhp)General engine data
Performance figures With no brakes, gradients up to 12%
710
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1200
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change. 4.1 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 118 (160)/ 5000-6200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/ 1500-4200
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1798
Compression 9,8-0,5
Fuel Premium unleaded, 95 RON
Maximum speed in km/h 210
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6,0
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 8,6
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Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 2.0 110 kW (150 bhp)General engine data
Gross vehicle weight
in kg 2094
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1549
Gross axle weight, front in kg 1068
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 1043
Permitted 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. 4.6 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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Technical Data
280Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 206
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6,6
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 9,8
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2034
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1489
Gross axle weight, front in kg 1022
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 1029
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 740
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.6 litres
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Technical Data
282Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 2.0 litre 147 kW (200 hp).General engine data
Performance figures
Weights Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
4.6 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 147 (200)/ 5100 - 6000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 280/ 1800-5000
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1984
Compression 10,3-0,5
Fuel Super Plus unleaded 98 RON or Premium unleaded 95 RON
a)
a)With a slight power lossMaximum speed in km/h 220
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 5,4
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 7,7
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1960
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1507
Gross axle weight, front in kg 1082
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 1014
Permitted roof load in kg 75
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Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 2.0 litre 147 kW (200 hp). AutomaticGeneral engine data
Performance figures
With no brakes, gradients up to 12%
750
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.8 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 147 (200)/ 5100 - 6000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 280/ 1800-5000
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1984
Compression 10,3-0,5
Fuel Super Plus unleaded 98 RON or Premium unleaded 95 RON
a)
a)With a slight power lossMaximum speedin km/h 220
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 5,4
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 7,7
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