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Always manually deactivate the start-stop system before driving through water ⇒Start-stop sys‐
tem .
WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge, etc., the brakes react slower and need longer stopping
distances.
Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a few careful applications of the
brake. Make sure not to endanger other motorists or cyclists or disobey legal requirements.
Avoid abrupt or sudden braking maneuvers immediately after driving through water.
NOTE
Vehicle components such as the engine, transmission, suspension or electrical system can be
severely damaged by driving through water.
Never drive through salt water. Salt causes vehicle corrosion. Thoroughly rinse with fresh wa‐
ter all vehicle parts that were exposed to salt water.
Break-in period
A new engine must be carefully broken in during the first 1000miles (1600kilometers). During the
first few hours of driving, the engine's internal friction is higher than later when all moving parts have
been broken in.
Breaking in a new engine
Do not use full throttle.
Don't let the engine speed get above 2/3 of the maximum speed.
Do not tow a trailer.
Speed may gradually be increased to maximum permissible road and engine speed.
Engine life is influenced by how you drive the vehicle for the first 1000miles (1600km). Even after‐
wards, driving at moderate engine speeds, especially when the engine is cold, will tend to reduce en‐
gine wear and help the engine to last longer and go farther. But do not drive at an excessively low en‐
gine speed, either. Always downshift if the engine is not running smoothly.
New tires and brake pads
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