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Operation ......................................... 255
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 256
Driving instructions............................ 257
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 257
Drinking and driving ..................... 257
Pedals .......................................... 257
Power assistance ......................... 257
Brakes .......................................... 258
Driving off..................................... 259
Parking......................................... 259
Tires ............................................. 260
Hydroplaning................................ 260
Tire traction.................................. 261
Tire speed rating .......................... 261
Winter driving instructions ........... 262
Standing water............................. 263
Passenger compartment .............. 263
Driving abroad.............................. 263
Control and operation of radio
transmitter ................................... 264
Catalytic converter....................... 264
Emission control........................... 265
Coolant temperature .................... 266
At the gas station .............................. 267
Refueling...................................... 267
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 269
Engine compartment ......................... 270
Hood ............................................ 270
Engine oil ..................................... 272
Transmission fluid level................ 274
Coolant level ................................ 275
Battery ......................................... 276
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 277
Tires and wheels................................ 278
Important guidelines .................... 278
Life of tire..................................... 279
Direction of rotation..................... 279
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 279
Rotating tires ............................... 281
Winter driving .................................... 282
Winter tires .................................. 282
Block heater (Canada only).......... 283
Snow chains................................. 283
Maintenance...................................... 284
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 285
Maintenance service term
exceeded ..................................... 285
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 285
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 286
Vehicle care....................................... 287
Cleaning and care of the
vehicle ......................................... 287