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Operation ......................................... 191
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 192
Driving instructions............................ 193
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 193
Drinking and driving ..................... 193
Pedals .......................................... 193
Power assistance ......................... 193
Brakes .......................................... 194
Driving off..................................... 195
Parking ......................................... 196
Tires ............................................. 196
Hydroplaning................................ 197
Tire traction.................................. 197
Tire speed rating .......................... 198
Winter driving instructions ........... 198
Standing water............................. 200
Off-road driving ............................ 200
Trailer towing ............................... 206
Passenger compartment .............. 211
Driving abroad.............................. 211
Control and operation of
radio transmitters......................... 211
Catalytic converter....................... 212
Emission control........................... 212
Coolant temperature .................... 213
At the gas station .............................. 214
Refueling...................................... 214
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 215
Engine compartment ......................... 217
Hood ............................................ 217
Engine oil ..................................... 218
Transmission fluid level................ 222
Coolant ........................................ 222
Battery ......................................... 223
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 224
Tires and wheels................................ 226
Important guidelines .................... 226
Life of tire..................................... 227
Direction of rotation..................... 227
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 227
Rotating wheels ........................... 228
Winter driving .................................... 230
Winter tires .................................. 230
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 231
Snow chains................................. 231
Maintenance...................................... 232
Clearing the service indicator ...... 232
Service term exceeded ................ 233
Calling up the service indicator.... 233
Resetting the service indicator .... 233
Vehicle care....................................... 234
Cleaning and care of the vehicle.. 234
Practical hints ................................. 241
What to do if … .................................. 242
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 242
Additional indicators in the
speedometer display.................... 256
Where will I find ...? ........................... 257
First aid kit................................... 257
Vehicle tool kit............................. 257
Spare wheel (space-saver tire)..... 259
Unlocking/locking in an emergency . 261
Unlocking the vehicle................... 261
Locking the vehicle ...................... 262
Changing batteries in the
remote control............................. 262
Fuel filler flap ............................... 263
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever .. 264