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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
ach#j ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
de#j
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conser#jvatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Ob#j
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
and
road
speed:'xFor
gasoline
engine
4,500
rpm
and
100
mph/160
km/h.
Avoid
full
load
or
kickdown
under
all
circumstan#j ces.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The
engine
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be increased.
Tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
approx.
300
miles/500
km. Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
com#j
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
Driving
on
poor
roads
Concept
Because
of
its
greater
ground
clearance,
the
ve#j
hicle
can
be
driven
on
a
variety
of
road
types
and qualities.
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All-wheel
drive
can
help
improve
forward
mo#jmentum.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Objects
in
unpaved
areas,
for
instance
stones
or
branches,
can
damage
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
drive
on
unpaved
terrain.
When
driving
on
poor
roads
For
your
own
safety,
for
the
safety
of
passengersand
of
the
vehicle,
heed
the
following
points:
'xFamiliarize
yourself
with
the
vehicle
before
driving.'xDo
not
take
risks
when
driving.'xAdjust
the
speed
to
the
road
surface
condi#j tions.
The
steeper
and
more
uneven
the
road
surface,
the
slower
the
speed
should
be.'xWhen
driving
on
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades:
add
engine
oil
and
coolant
up
to
near
the
MAX
mark.'xOn
steep
downhill
grades,
use
Hill
Descent Control
HDC.'xAvoid
that
the
chassis
bottom
coming
in
con#j
tact
with
the
ground.
The
ground
clearance
is
no
more
than
7.8
in#j
ches/20
cm
and
can
vary
according
to
the
ve#j
hicle's
load.'xWhen
wheels
continue
to
spin,
depress
the
accelerator
so
that
driving
stability
control
systems
can
distribute
the
driving
force
to
the wheels.
Activate
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Con#jtrol
if
available.
After
a
trip
on
poor
roads
After
a
trip
on
poor
roads,
check
wheels
and
tires
for
damage
to
maintain
driving
safety.
Clear heavy
soiling
from
the
body.
General
driving
notes
Closing
the
tailgate
Safety
information
Warning
An
open
tailgate
protrudes
from
the
vehicle
and can
endanger
occupants
and
other
traffic
par#j ticipants
or
damage
the
vehicle
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
In
addition,
exhaust
fumes
may
enter
the
car's
in#j
terior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
drive
with
the
tailgate
open.
Driving
with
the
tailgate
open
If
driving
with
the
tailgate
open
cannot
be
avoided:
'xClose
all
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof.'xGreatly
increase
the
air
flow
from
the
vents.'xDrive
moderately.
Hot
exhaust
gas
system
Warning
High
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gassystem,
while
driving.
Contact
with
the
exhaust
gas
system
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j tem,
including
the
exhaust
pipe.
Warning
If
combustible
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
ex#j
haust
gas
system,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injuries.
Do
not
re#j move
the
heat
shields
installed
and
never
apply
undercoating
to
them.
Make
sure
that
no
com#j
bustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with
hot
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vehicle
parts
in
driving
operation,
idle
or
during
parking.
Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
Warning
Vehicle
electronics
and
mobile
phones
can
in#j
fluence
one
another.
There
is
radiation
due
to
the
transmission
operations
of
mobile
phones.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
If
possible,
in
the
car's
interior
use only
mobile
phones
with
direct
connections
to
an
exterior
antenna
in
order
to
exclude
mutual
interference
and
deflect
the
radiation
from
the
car's
interior.
Hydroplaning
On
wet
or
slushy
roads,
a
wedge
of
water
can
form
between
the
tires
and
road
surface.
This
phenomenon
is
referred
to
as
hydroplaning.
It
is
characterized
by
a
partial
or
complete
loss
of
contact
between
the
tires
and
the
road
surface,
ultimately
undermining
your
ability
to
steer
and
brake
the
vehicle.
Driving
through
water General
information
When
driving
through
water,
follow
the
following:
'xDeactivate
Auto
Start/Stop
function.'xDrive
through
calm
water
only.'xDrive
through
water
only
if
it
is
not
deeper
than
maximum
19.6
inches/50
cm.'xDrive
through
water
no
faster
than
walking
speed,
up
to
3
mph/5
km/h.Safety
information
NOTICE
When
driving
too
quickly
through
too
deep
wa#j
ter,
water
can
enter
into
the
engine
compart#j ment,
the
electrical
system
or
the
transmission.There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
driving
through
water,
do
not
exceed
the
maxi#j mum
indicated
water
level
and
the
maximum
speed
for
driving
through
water.
Braking
safely
General
information The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
as
a
standard
feature.
Perform
an
emergency
stop
in
situations
that
re#j
quire
such.
Steering
is
still
responsive.
You
can
still
avoid
any
obstacles
with
a
minimum
of
steering
effort.
Pulsation
of
the
brake
pedal
and
sounds
from
the
hydraulic
circuits
indicate
that
the
Antilock
Brak#j ing
System
ABS
is
in
its
active
mode.
In
certain
braking
situations,
the
perforated
brake
discs
can
emit
functional
noises.
However,
func#j
tional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
performance
and
operational
reliability
of
the
brake.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
matsthat
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats. Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
se#j
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fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
Pedal
feel
when
driving
off After
turning
on
the
drive-ready
state
from
the
idle
state,
the
pedal
may
feel
unusual,
short
pedal
distance.
After
the
brake
pedal
has
been fully
released,
the
pedal
will
feel
as
usual
again.
Driving
in
wet
conditions When
roads
are
wet,
salted,
or
in
heavy
rain,
gen#j
tly
press
the
brake
pedal
every
few
miles.
Ensure
that
this
action
does
not
endanger
other
traffic.
The
heat
generated
during
braking
dries
brake
discs
and
brake
pads
and
protects
them
against corrosion.
In
this
way
braking
efficiency
will
be
available when
you
need
it.
Hills
General
information
Drive
long
or
steep
downhill
gradients
in
the
gear
that
requires
least
braking
effort.
Otherwise,
the
brakes
may
overheat
and
reduce
brake
effi#j
ciency.
You
can
increase
the
engine's
braking
effect
by shifting
down,
going
all
the
way
to
first
gear,
if
needed.
Safety
information
Warning
Light
but
consistent
brake
pressure
can
lead
to
high
temperatures,
brakes
wearing
out
and
possibly
even
brake
failure.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Avoid
placing
excessive
stress
on
the
brake
system.
Warning
In
idle
state,
in
the
ECO
PRO
driving
mode
or
with
drive-ready
state
switched
off,
safety-rele#j
vant
functions,
for
instance
engine
braking
ef#j
fect,
braking
force
boost,
and
steering
assis#j
tance,
are
restricted
or
not
available
at
all.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
drive
in
idle
state,
in
the
ECO
PRO
driving
mode
or
with
drive-ready
state
switched
off.
Brake
disc
corrosion
Corrosion
on
the
brake
discs
and
contamination
on
the
brake
pads
are
increased
by
the
following
circumstances:
'xLow
mileage.'xExtended
periods
when
the
vehicle
is
not
used
at
all.'xInfrequent
use
of
the
brakes.'xAggressive,
acidic,
or
alkaline
cleaning
agents.
Corrosion
buildup
on
the
brake
discs
will
cause
a pulsating
effect
on
the
brakes
in
their
response
-
generally
this
cannot
be
corrected.
Condensation
water
under
the
parked
vehicle
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
con#j
densation
water
develops
and
collects
under#j
neath
the
vehicle.
Roof-mounted
luggagerack
General
information
Installation
only
possible
with
roof
rack.
Roof
racks
are
available
as
special
accessories.
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Mounting
Follow
the
installation
instructions
of
the
roof rack.
Be
sure
that
adequate
clearance
is
maintained for
tilting
and
opening
the
glass
sunroof.
Loading Because
roof-mounted
luggage
racks
raise
thevehicle's
center
of
gravity
when
loaded,
they
have
a
major
effect
on
vehicle
handling
and
steering
response.
Therefore,
note
the
following
when
loading
and driving:'xDo
not
exceed
the
approved
roof/axle
loads and
the
approved
gross
vehicle
weight.'xBe
sure
that
adequate
clearance
is
main#j
tained
for
tilting
and
opening
the
glass
sun#j
roof.'xDistribute
the
roof
load
uniformly.'xThe
roof
load
should
not
extend
past
the loading
area.'xAlways
place
the
heaviest
pieces
on
the
bot#j
tom.'xSecure
the
roof
luggage
firmly,
for
instance
using
ratchet
straps.'xDo
not
let
objects
project
into
the
opening path
of
the
tailgate.'xDrive
cautiously
and
avoid
sudden
accelera#jtion
and
braking
maneuvers.
Take
corners
gently.
Driving
on
racetracks
Warning
The
vehicle
is
not
designed
for
use
in
M
Sport or
motor
sport
type
competition.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
use
the
vehicle
for
M
Sport or
motor
sport
type
competitions.
Higher
mechanical
and
thermal
loads
during
racetrack
operation
lead
to
increased
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Trailer
towingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
General
information
The
permissible
trailer
loads,
axle
loads,
drawbar node
weights,
and
the
permissible
gross
vehicle
weight
are
specified
in
the
technical
data.
The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
enhanced
sus#j
pension
system
on
the
rear
axle
and,
depending on
the
vehicle
type,
with
a
more
powerful
cooling
system.
When
the
trailer
power
socket
is
in
use,
the
vehi#j cle
will
be
raised
or
lowered
to
the
normal
level
automatically.
The
adjustment
to
the
normal
level
can
occur
when
the
trailer
power
socket
is
plug#j
ged
in
or
when
driving
off.
Before
driving
Drawbar
nose
weight
The
maximum
load
of
the
towing
vehicle
is
low#j ered
by
the
weight
of
the
trailer
hitch
and
the
drawbar
nose
weight.
The
drawbar
nose
weight
increases
the
vehicle
weight.
Do
not
exceed
the
approved
gross
vehicle
weight
of
the
towing
ve#j hicle.
Loading
Distribute
cargo
as
evenly
as
possible
on
the
cargo
area.
Stow
the
load
as
low
and
close
to
the
trailer
axle
as
possible.
A
low
center
of
gravity
in
the
trailer
increases
the
driving
safety
of
the
entire
vehicle-
trailer
combination.
Do
not
exceed
the
approved
gross
vehicle
weight
of
the
trailer
and
the
permissible
trailer
load
of
the
vehicle.
The
smaller
value
applies
in
each
case.
Tire
inflation
pressure
Note
the
tire
inflation
pressure
of
the
vehicle
and
trailer.
For
the
vehicle,
the
tire
inflation
pressure
for higher
loads
applies.
For
the
trailer,
the
specifications
of
the
manufac#j
turer
apply.
Additional
information:
Tire
inflation
pressure
specifications,
refer
to
page
351.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM
After
correcting
the
tire
inflation
pressure
or
hitching/unhitching
a
trailer,
initialize
the
Flat
Tire Monitor.
Additional
information:
Run-flat
tires,
refer
to
page
372.
Tire
pressure
monitor After
correcting
the
tire
inflation
pressure
or
hitching/unhitching
a
trailer,
reset
the
Tire
Pres#j sure
Monitor.
Additional
information:
Tire
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Exterior
mirrorsExterior
mirrors,
which
allow
the
driver
to
see
both
rear
corners
of
the
trailer,
are
available
as special
accessories
from
a
dealer#ss
service
cen#j
ter
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair shop.
Power
consumption
General
information
Before
starting
to
drive,
check
the
function
of
the trailer
tail
lights.
Keep
the
activation
times
of
the
electronic
sys#j
tems/power
consumers
short
when
towing
a
camper
to
save
the
vehicle
battery
power.
Trailer
tail
lights'xTurn
signals/brake
lights:
54
watts
per
side.'xRear
lights:
100
watts
in
total.'xBackup
light:
54
watts
in
total.
Towing
a
trailer
General
informationIf
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use,
some
driver
assis#j
tance
systems
are
unavailable,
or
available
to
a
limited
extent.
A
Check
Control
message
is
dis#j
played
where
applicable.
When
driving
with
a
trailer
or
load
carrier
and
the
trailer
socket
not
in
use,
some
driver
assistance systems
may
have
functional
limitations
or
may
malfunction.
To
prevent
malfunctions,
activate
trailer
towing. When
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use
or
trailer
towing is
activated,
some
driver
assistance
systems
are
unavailable,
or
available
to
a
limited
extent.
A Check
Control
message
is
displayed
where
ap#jplicable.
Additional
information:
Activating
trailer
towing,
refer
to
page
329.
Safety
information
Warning
Depending
on
the
design
and
loading
of
trail#j
ers,
they
may
begin
swinging
at
speeds
ex#j ceeding
approx.
50
mph/80
km/h.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
damage
to
prop#j erty.
Adapt
your
speed
when
driving
with
a
trailer.
Immediately
brake
in
the
case
of
swinging.
Ap#j
ply
necessary
steering
corrections
as
carefully
as
possible.
Warning
The
tire
inflation
pressure
must
be
adjusted
to the
increased
axle
load
in
trailer
towing.
Driving
with
too
low
tire
inflation
pressure
can
damage the
tires.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
riskof
damage
to
property.
Do
not
exceed
a
speedof
60
mph
/
100
km/h.
Increase
the
tire
inflation
pressure
of
the
towing
vehicle
by
0.2
bar.
Note the
maximum
possible
tire
inflation
pressure
in#jdicated
on
the
tire.
Uphill
grades
General
information In
the
interest
of
safety
and
to
avoid
hinderingthe
smooth
flow
of
traffic,
the
towing
of
trailers
ispermissible
on
uphill
grades
up
to
12
%.
If
higher
trailer
loads
are
approved
at
a
later
pointin
time,
the
gradient
limit
is
8
%.
Starting
on
uphill
grades The
parking
brake
is
automatically
releasedwhen
the
accelerator
pedal
is
activated.
In
order
to
prevent
rolling
back
during
starting,
use
the
parking
brake.
1.

Pull
and
release
switch
before
starting
off.
Seite
328DRIVING
TIPSTrailer
towing328
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
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