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Driving and the environment205
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Driving 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 Ser vice
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 400 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
216Vehicle 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 acci-
dent.
Caution
If an automatic car wash tunnel is used, before entering the tunnel, put the
aerial down parallel to the roof and do not tighten to avoid damage.
Washing by handVehicle washing
– First soften the dirt and rinse it off with water.
– 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 the vehicle
– After washing, avoid sudden and sharp braking. Dry the brakes by braking several times ⇒page 205, “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.
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 1.6 75 kW (102 PS)Engine specifications
Performance
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
2.8 litres
Running on LPG Running on petrol
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 72 (98)/ 560075 (102)/ 5600
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 144/ 3800148/ 3800
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 15954/ 1595
Fuel LPGSuper 95 RON or Normal 91
RON
a)
a)Slight power loss.
Running on LPG
Running on petrol
Maximum speed in km/h 178181
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 9.39
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 1413.4
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Technical Specifications
296Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.2 77 kW (105 PS)Engine specifications Running on LPG
Running on petrol
Gross vehicle weight in kg 20391978
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 14951434
Gross front axle weight in kg 970971
Gross rear axle weight in kg 10851025
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
Trailer without brakes 740
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1200
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.1 litres
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 77 (105)/5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 175/1550-4100
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/ 1197
Fuel Super 95 RON
a)/Normal 91 RON
b)
a)Research- Octane- Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.b)With a slight power loss
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Performance
Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity
without Start&Stop
with Start&Stop
Maximum speed in km/h 184184
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 7.57.5
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 11.611.6
without Start&Stop with Start&Stop
Gross vehicle weight in kg 19341939
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 13901395
Gross front axle weight in kg 980980
Gross rear axle weight in kg 10251025
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
without Start&Stop with Start&Stop
Trailer without brakes 690690
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 15001500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 12001200
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.3 litres
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 1.8 118 kW (160 PS)Engine specifications
Performance
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
3.3 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 unleaded 95 RON or Normal unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)With a slight power loss
ManualAutomatic
Maximum speed in km/h 210210
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6.06.0
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 8.68.6
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Technical Specifications
300Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacityDiesel engine 1.6 TDI CR 77 kW (105 PS) with/without DPFEngine specifications Manual
Automatic
Gross vehicle weight in kg 20492069
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 15051525
Gross front axle weight in kg 10681068
Gross rear axle weight in kg 10431043
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
Trailer without brakes 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.6 litres
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 77 (105)/ 4400
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/1500-2500
No. of cylinders/ capacity in cm
3
4/1598
Fuel Min. 51 CN
a)
a)Cetane- Number (cetane index) = Measure of the combustion power of the diesel
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Technical Specifications301
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Performance
Weights
Trailer weight
Engine oil capacity
Manual
Automatic
Maximum speed in km/h 183183
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 8.28.1
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 12.412.6
Manual Automatic
Gross vehicle weight in kg 20292049
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 14851505
Gross front axle weight in kg 10401060
Gross rear axle weight in kg 10101010
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
Manual Automatic
Trailer without brakes 740750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 15001500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 14001400
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.5 litres
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