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STARTING AND OPERATING
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Drive with the engine speed less than 3,500 RPM.
Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph
(88 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
100 to 300 miles (160 to 483 km):
Press the accelerator pedal slowly and not
more than halfway to avoid rapid accelera-
tion in lower gears (FIRST to THIRD gears).
Avoid aggressive braking.
Drive with the engine speed less than 5,000 RPM.
Maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph
(112 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
Exercise the full engine RPM range, shifting
manually (paddles or gear shift) at higher
RPM when possible.
Do not perform sustained operation with
the accelerator pedal at wide open throttle.
Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph
(136 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
For the first 1,500 miles (2,414 km):
Do not participate in track events, sport
driving schools, or similar activities during
the first 1,500 miles (2,414 km).
NOTE:
Monitor engine oil with every refueling and add
if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher through the first oil change interval.
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE
The vehicle is equipped with electric park
brake to guarantee better use and optimal
performance compared to a manually oper-
ated park brake.
The electric parking brake features a switch
located on the center console, a caliper with
motor for each rear wheel, and an electronic
control module.
Electric Park Brake Switch
The electric parking brake can be engaged in
two ways:
Manually, by pulling the switch on the
center console.
Automatically, in “Safe Hold” or “Auto Park
Brake” conditions.
NOTE:
Normally, the electric parking brake is engaged
automatically when the engine is stopped. This
function can be deactivated/activated on the
Information and Entertainment system by
selecting the following items in sequence on the
main menu: “Settings”, “Driver Assistance” and
“Automatic Parking Brake”.
In addition to engaging the electric park brake,
along with steering and positioning chocks in
front of the wheels (when on a steep slope), you
must always place the vehicle in the PARK (P)
mode before leaving.
Should the vehicle battery be faulty, the
battery must be replaced in order to unlock the
electric park brake.
Engaging The Park Brake Manually
Briefly pull the switch located on the center
console to manually engage the electric park
brake when the vehicle is stationary.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the
vehicle when engaging the electric parking
brake.
A slight movement of the brake pedal may be
detected when engaging the electric parking
brake with the brake pedal pressed.
With the electric parking brake engaged, the
BRAKE warning light on the instrument panel
and the switch will illuminate.
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