Parking the vehicle for
along period
If you leave th evehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, th ebattery may be damage dby
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave th evehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, th evehicle may suffer damage as
ar esult of lack of use.
X Visit aqualifie dspecialist workshop and
seek advice.
i You can obtain informatio nabout trickle
chargers from aqualifie dspecialist
workshop. Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you switch off th eignitio nwhile driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect.Y ou will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is arisk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication
equipment while driving, you will be
distracted from traffic conditions. You could
also lose control of the vehicle. There is arisk
of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are driving. Some
jurisdiction sprohibit the driver from using a
mobile phone while driving avehicle.
If you make acall while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are unsure, pull over to
asafe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at aspeed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) ,the vehicle covers
ad istance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
second.
Drive sensibly –save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
R The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
R Remove unnecessary loads.
R Remove roof racks whe nthey are not
needed.
R Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
R Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
R Have all maintenancew ork carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
MaintenanceB ooklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic
and in hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even asmall amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of aserious or even fatal
accident is greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Emission control G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There Driving tips
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