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Driving
Programme Driving recommendations
“SPORT” S
Sport setting for sporty style
driving
Select a program
●
Switch the ignition on.
●
Press the butt
on repeatedly until the
desired program is displayed
The “NORMAL” programme is active when
neither the C nor S buttons are lit up.
WARNING
Switching the dynamic chassis control sys-
t
em on while the vehicle is in motion could
divert your attention from the traffic and
cause accidents.
WARNING
Adjusting the suspension can change driv-
ing pr
operties. Dynamic chassis control
must never lead to any kinds of risk.
●
Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.
Note
If the dynamic chassis control does not op-
er
ate as described in this chapter, go to an
authorised workshop and request it be
checked.
Note
In the case of an adaptive suspension fail-
ur
e, the indications C and S light up on the
button. The vehicle’s comfort and driving
may be affected by the fault. Have the sys-
tem checked by a specialised workshop.
Driving tips
Running in
Please observe the instructions for running-in
ne
w components.
Running-in the engine
A new 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:
●
Do not use full throttle.
●
Do not force the engine above two thirds of
its maximum speed.
●
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
›››
page 332.
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Information about brakes
›››
page 283.
For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be incr
eased and the engine oil
consumption reduced.
Four-wheel drive (4Drive)
3 V
alid for vehicles: 4Drive all-wheel drive
On four-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
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