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08 Starting and driving
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266* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
• Using the engine's optional Eco func- tion14
can help improve fuel economy. For
additional information, see ECO* (p. 248).
• Do not exceed posted speed limits.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the vehicle.
• Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tirepressure regularly (when tires are cold).
• Remove snow tires when threat of snowor ice has ended.
• Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc,increase air resistance and also fuel con-sumption.
• At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-tion will be lower with the air conditioningon and the windows closed than with theair conditioning off and the windowsopen.
• Using the onboard trip computer's fuelconsumption modes can help you learnhow to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are: • Dirty air cleaner
• Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
• Dragging brakes
• Incorrect front end alignment Some of the above mentioned items and oth- ers are checked at the standard maintenanceintervals.
WARNING
Driving with the trunk open:
Driving with
the trunk open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases entering the passengercompartment. If the trunk must be keptopen for any reason, proceed as follows:
• Close the windows
• Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield and side win-dows and the blower control to itshighest setting.
Handling and roadholdingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means thatthe steering wheel has to be turned morethan might seem appropriate for the curva-ture of a bend. This ensures good stabilityand reduces the risk of rear wheel skid.Remember that these properties can alterwith the vehicle load. The heavier the load inthe trunk, the less the tendency to under-steer. •
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling.Therefore, check that the tires are inflatedto the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. Loads should be dis-tributed so that capacity weight or maxi-mum permissible axle loads are notexceeded.
• At the specified curb weight your vehiclehas a tendency to understeer, whichmeans that the steering wheel has to beturned more than might seem appropriatefor the curvature of a bend. This ensuresgood stability and reduces the risk of rearwheel skid. Remember that these proper-ties can alter with the vehicle load. Theheavier the load in the trunk, the less thetendency to understeer.
Related information
• Climate – general information (p. 118)
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Available on certain 4-cyl. engines
11 Specifications
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Oil volume
The following table provides technical data for the respective engines. Some of theseengines may not be available in all markets.Engine specifications for Special Edition vehi-cles may vary.
Engine modelApprox. volume (incl. filter)
3.2 (6-cyl.)B6324S4/S57.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
3.0T (6 cyl.)B6304T47.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
All 4-cyl. engines5.7 US qts (5.4 liters)
Related information
•
Engine compartment – engine oil (p. 314)
• Oil specifications (p. 359)
12 Index
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ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 54
top tether anchors................................ 56
Child safety................................................ 45 booster cushions.................................. 53
child restraint systems.......................... 47
convertible seats.................................. 51
infant seats........................................... 49
Child safety locks...................................... 57
City safety........................................ 189, 190
Climate system........................................ 126 air distribution..................... 121, 127, 129
air vents.............................................. 121
Interior Air Quality System.................. 119
introduction......................................... 118
passenger compartment filter............ 119
refrigerant........................................... 118
Clock, setting............................................. 72
Cold weather driving................................ 260
Collision warning system.. 196, 198, 201, 202, 204, 205
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 99
Connected service booking..................... 310
Conserving electrical current................... 259
Convertible seats....................................... 51
Coolant............................................ 316, 361
Cooling system, general information....... 259
Courtesy lighting........................................ 89 Crash event data....................................... 18
Crash mode......................................... 44, 45
Cruise control.................................. 168, 170
adaptive.............................................. 171
Curb weight............................................. 286
Current, conserving................................. 259
Cyclist detection.............................. 200, 204
D
Daytime running lights............................... 82
Defroster.................................................. 126
Detachable key blade...................... 145, 146Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 36
Distance Alert.......................................... 185
Dome lighting............................................. 89
Door mirrors......................................... 96, 97
Driver alert....................... 209, 210, 211, 212 Lane Departure Warning..... 214, 216, 217
Driver distraction warning.......................... 23
Driving economically................................ 265
Driving in cold weather............................ 260
Driving through water.............................. 258
E
ECC......................................... 123, 124, 125
Eco (driving function)............................... 248
Eco coast................................................. 248
Eco guide................................................... 65
Economical driving.................................. 265
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 82
Electrical sockets..................................... 134
Electric parking brake.............. 254, 255, 257
Electronic Climate Control............... 122, 125 air distribution table............................ 129
Interior Air Quality System.................. 120
ventilated seats................................... 124
Electronic oil level sensor........................ 315
Electronic stability control....................... 162
Emergency locking retractor...................... 47
Emergency starting.................................. 237
Emergency towing................... 269, 270, 271
Emission inspection readiness................ 310Engine overheating........................................... 69
specifications...................................... 358
Start/Stop........... 243, 244, 245, 246, 247
starting................................................ 233
switching off............................... 235, 236