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Seite 138 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving they achieve their full traction potential after a Vehicle features and options break-in time. This chapter describes all standard, country- Drive conservatively for the first specific and optional features offered with the 200 miles/300 km. series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Brake system the selected options or country versions. This Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐ also applies to safety-related functions and prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per‐ systems. The respectively applicable country formance between brake discs and brake provisions must be observed when using the pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe‐ respective features and systems. riod. Following part replacement Breaking-in period The same break-in procedures should be ob‐ served if any of the components above-men‐ General information tioned have to be renewed in the course of the Moving parts need time to adjust to one an‐ vehicle's operating life. other (break-in time). The following instructions will help accomplish a long vehicle life and good efficiency. Using eDRIVE efficiently During break-in, do not use the Launch Con‐ trol, refer to page 73. The concept eDRIVE operates automatically. Proactive driv‐ Engine, transmission, and axle drive ing utilizes energy consumption and energy re‐ covery optimally. Energy recovery is used to Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km charge the high-voltage battery. It is important Do not exceed the maximum engine and road for the supply of electrical components and speed: thus a prerequisite for an extensive range. En‐ ▷ For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and ergy consumption and recovery depend very 100 mph/160 km/h. much, among other things, on your driving style. Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐ stances. Optimizing driving style From 1,200 miles/2,000 km Performance display The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be The driving style can be optimized using the increased. performance display in ECO PRO mode. Tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐ ing circumstances when tires are brand-new; 138 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15

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