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Driving and the environment
Driving and the environment
Running-in Running 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 consump-
tion 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 recommen-
ded 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 400 km. However, the reduced braking capacity may be
compensated by pressing on the brake pedal a little harder. This also ap-
plies 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. 
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206Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
Care of the vehicle exterior
Automatic 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.
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 hand
Vehicle 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 195, Braking capacity
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Technical specifications
Petrol engine 2.0 155 kW (211 PS) Front-wheel drive
Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) rpm 155 (211)/ 5300-6200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 280/ 1700 - 5200
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4/ 1984
Fuel Super 95 RON / Regular 91 RON a)
a)
With a slight power loss
Performance Maximum speed in km/h 220
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 5.5
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 7.7
Weights
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2150
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1606
Gross front axle weight in kg 1115
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1055
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer weight
Trailer without brakes in kg 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% in kg 1650
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% in kg 1400
Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.6 litres
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280Technical specifications
Petrol engine 2.0 155 kW (211 PS) All-wheel drive
Engine specifications
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 155 (211)/5300-6200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 280/ 1700 - 5200
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4/ 1984
Fuel Super 95 RON / Regular 91 RON a)
a)
With a slight power loss
Performance Maximum speed in km/h 218
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 5.3
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 7.6
Weights
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2205
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1661
Gross front axle weight in kg 1140
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1085
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer weight
Trailer without brakes in kg 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% in kg 1650
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% in kg 1650
Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.6 litres
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Technical specifications
Diesel engine 1.6 TDI CR 77 kW (105 PS) DPF with/without Start-Stop
Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) rpm 77 (105)/ 4400
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/ 1500 - 2500
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4/ 1598
Fuel Min. 51 CN
Performance
Maximum speed in km/h 177
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 8.3
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 12.6
Weights
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2049
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1505
Gross front axle weight in kg 1045
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1035
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer weight
Trailer without brakes in kg 740
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% in kg 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% in kg 1400
Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.5 litres
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282Technical specifications
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 103 kW (140 PS) DPF All-wheel drive
Engine specifications
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 103 (140)/ 4200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 320/ 1750 - 2500
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4/ 1968
Fuel Min. 51 CN
Performance
Maximum speed in km/h 193
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6.9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 10.2
Weights
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2159
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1615
Gross front axle weight in kg 1110
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1070
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer weight
Trailer without brakes in kg 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% in kg 1650
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% in kg 1650
Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.5 litres
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Technical specifications
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 125 kW (170 PS) DPF All-wheel drive
Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) rpm 125 (170)/ 4200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 350/1750-2500
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4/ 1968
Fuel Min. 51 CN
Performance
Maximum speed in km/h 204
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 5.9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 8.7
Weights
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2159
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1615
Gross front axle weight in kg 1110
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1070
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer weight
Trailer without brakes in kg 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% in kg 1650
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% in kg 1650
Engine oil capacity
Engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.5 litres
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