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Driving
Note
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When the engine is swit
ched off it will
store the driving profile that was selected
when the ignition was turned off. When re-
started, the engine and the gearbox will
start in their Normal mode. To return the en-
gine and gearbox to the desired mode, re-
select the corresponding driving profile by
turning the Driving Experience button or se-
lect from the infotainment display.
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When the vehicle is restarted after using
the Offroad or Snow settings, the system is
always activated in the Normal profile.
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Your speed and driving style must always
be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traf-
fic conditions.
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The Eco profile is not recommended
when towing a vehicle.
Driving tips
Running in
Please observe the instructions for running-in
ne
w components.
Running-in the engine
A ne
w engine must be driven through a run-in
period during its first 1500 kilometres (1000
miles). During its first few hours of running, the
internal friction in the engine is greater than
later on when all the moving parts have bed-
ded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1500 km
(1000 miles) influences the future engine per-
formance. Throughout the life of the vehicle, it
should be driven at a moderate speed (espe-
cially when the engine is cold) this will reduce
engine wear and increase its useful life. Never
drive at extremely low engine speeds. Always
engage a lower gear when the engine works
“irregularly”. For the first 1000 km or
600 miles, please note:
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Do not use full throttle.
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Do not force the engine above two thirds of
its maximum speed.
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Do not tow a trailer.
Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600
to 1000 miles), gradually increase power
until reaching the maximum speed and high
engine speeds.
Running in new tyres and brake pads
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Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres
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page 329.
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Information about brakes
›››
page 266.
For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be increased and the engine oil
consumption r
educed.
Four-wheel drive (4Drive)
3 Valid for vehicles: 4Drive all-wheel drive
On f
our-wheel drive models, the engine pow-
er is distributed to all four wheels
General notes
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the engine
power is distributed to all four wheels. The
distribution of power is controlled automati-
cally according to your driving style and the
road conditions. Also see
›››
page 270.
The four-wheel drive is specially designed to
complement the superior engine power. This
combination gives the vehicle exceptional
handling and performance capabilities, both
on normal roads and in more difficult condi-
tions, such as snow and ice. Even so (or per-
haps especially for this reason), it is important
to observe certain safety points
›››
.
Wint
er t
yres
Thanks to four-wheel drive, your vehicle will
have plenty of traction in winter conditions,
even with the standard tyres. Nevertheless,
we still recommend that winter tyres or all-
season tyres be fitted on all four wheels to
give even better braking response.
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