Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive in a reserved manner during
this break-in period.
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin-
ues to provide optimized economy of operation
throughout an extended service life, we request
that you devote careful attention to the follow-
ing section.
Clutch
Do not use the driving programs 5 and 6 during
break-in, refer to Drivelogic on page 61.
The function of the clutch is only at its opti-
mized level after a distance driven of approx.
300
During this break-in period, engage the clutch
gently.
miles/500 km. With manual transmission:
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Following part replacement
Drive at changing engine and driving speeds,
however do not exceed 5,500 rpm or 105 mph/
Observe the break-in instructions again if com-
ponents mentioned above must be replaced
after subsequent driving operation.
170
km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kick-down mode during these
initial miles.
General driving notes
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km to
Closing luggage compartment lid
3,000
miles/5,000 km
Operate the vehicle only when the lug-
gage compartment lid is completely
closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could pene-
trate into the passenger compartment.<
The engine and driving speed can gradually be
increased up to a continuous vehicle speed of
135
mph/220 km/h. Only drive at top speed
briefly, e.g. when passing.
If it is absolutely necessary to drive with the lug-
gage compartment lid open:
Transmission
1.
2.
Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
The function of the transmission is only at its
optimized level after driving a distance of
approx. 300 miles/500 km. Do not exceed
engine speeds of 5,500 rpm during this time.
Increase the air volume of the automatic cli-
mate control to a high level, refer to
page 99.
Hot exhaust system
Tires
As in all vehicles, extremely high temper-
atures are generated on the exhaust sys-
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to it, and never apply undercoating to
them. When driving, standing at idle and while
parking take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly
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