Things to remember when drivingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Breaking-in period General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.▷For diesel engine 3,500 rpm and
93 mph/150 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full
traction potential until after an initial breaking-
in period.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake
discs and brake pads. Drive moderately during
this break-in period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
The same breaking in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other road
users may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the passenger compartment.◀
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Settings, locking/unlock‐ing 43
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 88
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 55
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 71
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 71
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Side airbags 96
Side View 135
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 49
Size 230
Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Snow chains 197
Socket 155
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 204
Soot particulate filter 167
SOS button 217
Spare fuse 215
Specified engine oil types 202
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 87
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 87
Split screen 24
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 118
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 118 Sport program, transmis‐
sion 73
Sport steering, variable 118
Stability control systems 116
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 63
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 64
Status display, tires 99
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 58
Steering wheel heating 58
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 71
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartment in the rear 161
Storage compartments 159
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 159
Storage, tires 196
Storing the vehicle 226
Summer tires, tread 194
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 79
Surround View 132
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 118
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 150
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 80
Tailgate 40
Tailgate opening with no- touch activation 42
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lamps 212 Technical changes, refer to
Safety 7
Technical data 230
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 145, 147
Temperature display, external temperature 81
Temperature, engine oil 80
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 121
Terminal, starting aid 219
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 79
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 37
Thigh support 51
Through-loading system 157
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 87
Tire damage 195
Tire identification marks 193
Tire inflation pressure 187
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 102
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Tires, changing 195
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 187
Tires, run-flat tires 197
Tire tread 194
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 206
Top View 136
Total vehicle weight 230
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 221
Towing 220
Tow-starting 220 Seite 241Everything from A to ZReference241
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