Things to remember when drivingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Breaking-in period
General information Moving parts need time to adjust to one an‐
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help accomplish
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Con‐
trol, refer to page 82.
Engine, transmission, and axle drive Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but
do not exceed 5,500 rpm and
106 mph/170 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
At 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Have drive-in checkup maintenance per‐
formed.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km to 3,100 miles/5,000 km
The engine and road speed can gradually be
increased to a constant speed of
137 mph/220 km/h.Use the maximum speed of 155 mph/250 km/h
only briefly, e.g., when passing.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
M Compound brakes require an initial break-in
period of approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve
optimal performance between brake discs and
brake pads. Drive moderately during this
break-in period.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components above-men‐
tioned 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 traf‐
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the vehicle interior.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.▷Drive moderately.Seite 177Things to remember when drivingDriving tips177
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Brake assistant 129
Brake discs, break-in 177
Brake force display 126
Brake lights, adaptive 126
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 126
Brake pads, break-in 177
Braking, hints 178
Breakdown assis‐ tance 220, 221
Break-in 177
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 98
Bulb replacement 214
Bulb replacement, front 215
Bulb replacement, rear 216
Bulbs and lights 214
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 222
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 46
Camera, care 228
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 140
Camera, Side View 145
Camera, Top View 143
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 171
Car battery 218
Car care products 226
Care, displays 228
Care, vehicle 226
Cargo 181
Cargo area 164, 166
Cargo area, enlarg‐ ing 164 , 166 Cargo area partition net 165
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 172
Cargo cover 164, 166
Cargo, securing 182
Cargo straps, securing cargo 182
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 228
Car wash 225
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 178
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 211
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 169
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 213
Changing wheels 216
Changing wheels/tires 199
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 85
Checking the engine oil level electronically 206
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 206
Children, seating position 63
Children, transporting safely 63
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 63
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 67 Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 63
Chrome parts, care 227
Cigarette lighter 160
Cleaning displays 228
Climate control 150
Clock 89
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 172
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 75
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 75
Comfort Access 43
Compact wheel 216
Compartments in the doors 169
Compass 96
Compound brake 176
Compressor 200
Computer 95
Condensation on win‐ dows 151
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 179
Condition Based Service CBS 211
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 161
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 97
Controller 18, 19
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