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.
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 tailgate Drive with the tailgate 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.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
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Bonus range, ECO PRO 176
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 164
Brake assistant 117
Brake discs, breaking in 168
Brake force display 114
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 114
Brake lights, adaptive 114
Brake pads, breaking in 168
Braking, hints 169
Breakdown assis‐ tance 214, 215
Breaking in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 203
Bulb replacement, front 204
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 204
Bulb replacement, rear 209
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 207
Bulbs and lamps 203
Button, RES 126
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 215
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 223
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 134
Camera, Side View 137
Camera, Top View 138
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 164
Car battery 211
Car care products 221
Care, displays 223
Care, vehicle 221
Cargo 171
Cargo area 159 Cargo area, enlarging 160
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 165
Cargo cover 159
Cargo position, rear seat backrest 161
Cargo, securing 172
Cargo straps, securing cargo 172
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 223
Car wash 220
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 169
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 201
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 163
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 35
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 203
Changing wheels 211
Changing wheels/tires 192
Check Control 77
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 197
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58 Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 222
Cigarette lighter 157
Cleaning, displays 223
Climate control 146, 148
Clock 80
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38
Closing/opening via door lock 37
Closing/opening with remote control 36
Clothes hooks 164
Coasting 178
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 178
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 178
Cockpit 12
Collision warning with City Braking function 105
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 67
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 67
Comfort Access 40
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 121
Compartments in the doors 163
Compass 155
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 150
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 170
Condition Based Service CBS 201
Configure driving mode 122
Confirmation signal 42
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
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