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Driving and the environment
192Driving and the environmentRunning-inRunning in a new engine
The engine needs to be run in over the first 1500 km.Up to 1000 kilometres
– Do not drive at speeds of more than 2/3 the maximum speed.
– Do not accelerate hard.
– Avoid high engine revolutions.
– Do not tow a trailer.
From 1000 to 1500 kilometres
–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, its life will be increased and its oil consumption
reduced.
Braking capacity and braking distance
The braking capacity 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
Authorised Service Centre more frequently than recommended in the Service
Plan.
If you drive with wet brakes, for example, after crossing areas of water, in
heavy rainfall or even after washing the vehicle, the effect of the brakes is
lessened as the brake discs are wet or even frozen (in winter). In this case the
brakes should be dried by pressing the brake pedal several times.
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 the brake pads have to be changed further on.•If brakes are wet or frozen, or if you are driving on roads which have
been salted, braking power may be lower than normal.•On steep slopes, if brakes are excessively used, they will overheat.
Before driving down a long steep slope, it is advisable to reduce speed and
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Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
210Vehicle exterior maintenanceAutomatic car wash tunnel
The vehicle can normally be washed without problem in an
automatic car wash.The vehicle paintwork is so durable that the vehicle can normally be washed
without problems in an automatic car wash tunnel. However, the paintwork
wear depends to a large extent on the kind of the car wash tunnel, the
brushes used, its water filtering and the type of cleaning and preservative
products.
Before going through a vehicle wash, be sure to take the usual precautions
such as closing the windows and sunroof.
If the vehicle has special accessories such as spoilers or a roof rack or two-
way radio aerial, etc., it is advisable to consult the car wash tunnel operator.
After washing, the brakes could take some time to respond as the brake discs
and pads could be wet, or even frozen in winter. Dry the brakes by braking
several times.
WARNING
Water, ice and salt on the brakes can reduce braking efficiency. Risk of
accident.Washing by handVehicle washing
– First soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse it off. – Clean your vehicle from top to bottom with a soft sponge, a glove
or a brush. Use very light pressure.
– Rinse the sponge or glove often with clean water.
– Special car shampoo should only be used for very stubborn dirt.
– Leave the wheels, sill panels etc. until last, using a different sponge or glove.
– Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water.
– Dry the vehicle surface gently with a chamois leather.
–In cold temperature , dry the rubber seals and their surfaces to
prevent them from freezing. Apply silicone spray to the rubber
seals.
After washing
– After washing, avoid sudden and sharp braking. Dry the brakes by braking several times ⇒page 192, “Braking capacity and
braking distance”.
WARNING
•Wash your vehicle with the ignition switched off.•Protect your hands and arms from cuts on sharp metal edges when
cleaning the underbody, the inside of the wheel housings etc. Risk of
injury.•Water, ice and salt on the brakes can reduce braking efficiency. Risk of
accident.
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 1.8 118 kW (160 PS)Engine specifications
Performance
Weights
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
4.6 litres
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 118 (160) / 4500-6200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250 / 1500-4500
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4 / 1798
Fuel Super 95 RON
a)/Super 91 RON
b)
a)Research- Octane- Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.b)Slight power loss.Maximum speed in km/h 225
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 5.9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 8.6
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1980
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1495
Gross front axle weight in kg 1075
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1030
Permitted roof load in kg 75
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Technical Specifications
298Trailer weight
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 2.0 147 kW (200 PS)Engine specifications
Performance Trailer without brakes
740
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1600
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.6 litres
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 147 (200) / 5100-6000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 280 / 1800-5000
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4 / 1984
Fuel Super 98 RON
a)/Super 95 RON
b)
a)Research- Octane- Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.b)Slight power loss.
Manual Automatic
Maximum speed in km/h 241235
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 5.45.3
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 7.37.3
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 2.0 155 kW (210 PS)Engine specifications
Manual
Automatic
Gross vehicle weight in kg 19902015
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 15051530
Gross front axle weight in kg 10901120
Gross rear axle weight in kg 10301030
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
Manual Automatic
Trailer without brakes 750750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 16001700
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 14001500
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.5 litres
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 155 (210) / 4600-6000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 320 / 1500-4600
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4 / 1984
Fuel Super 95 RON
a)/Super 91 RON
b)
a)Research- Octane- Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.b)Slight power loss.
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Technical Specifications
300Performance
Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 244
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 5.3
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 7.1
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1990
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1505
Gross front axle weight in kg 1090
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1030
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1700
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1500
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.6 litres
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Technical Specifications
302Engine oil capacityDiesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 105 kW (143 PS)Engine specifications
Performance
Weights Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
4.3 litres
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 105 (143) / 4200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 320 / 1750-2500
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4 / 1968
Fuel Min. 51 CN
a)
a)Cetane- Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the dieselMaximum speed in km/h 215
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6.3
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 9.2
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1990
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1505
Gross front axle weight in kg 1100
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1015
Permitted roof load in kg 75
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 125 kW (170 PS)Engine specifications
Performance
Trailer without brakes
750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1800
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1600
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.3 litres
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 125 (170) / 4200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 350 / 1750-2500
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4 / 1968
Fuel Min. 51 CN
a)
a)Cetane- Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the dieselMaximum speed in km/h 229
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 5.9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 8.4
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